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Don Mischer

Bio: Donald Leo Mischer (March 5, 1940 – April 11, 2025) was an American producer and director of television and live events, and president of Don Mischer Productions. As a producer/director, his credits include the Oscars, We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial, the Kennedy Center Honors, the 100th anniversary of Carnegie Hall, Motown 25, the Super Bowl Halftime Shows (Michael Jackson, Prince, the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Tom Petty, and Bruce Springsteen), the Democratic National Convention, and the Opening Ceremonies of the 1996 Summer Olympics and 2002 Winter Olympics

Born: Tue, Mar 05 1940

Birthplace: San Antonio, Texas, USA

Death: Fri, Apr 11 2025

Don Mischer is 85 years old

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Mickey’s 90th Spectacular

Don Mischer was 78 in Mickey’s 90th Spectacular as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 16 2018

Eddie Murphy: One Night Only

Don Mischer was 72 in Eddie Murphy: One Night Only as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 14 2012

FOX 25th Anniversary Special

Don Mischer was 72 in FOX 25th Anniversary Special as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 22 2012

We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial

Don Mischer was 68 in We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 18 2009

James Taylor | One Man Band

Don Mischer was 67 in James Taylor | One Man Band as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 13 2007

Barbra Streisand: Timeless - Live in Concert

Don Mischer was 60 in Barbra Streisand: Timeless - Live in Concert as 'Producer, Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 14 2001

Sonny & Me: Cher Remembers

Don Mischer was 58 in Sonny & Me: Cher Remembers as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 20 1998

HIStory on Film, Volume II

Don Mischer was 57 in HIStory on Film, Volume II as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 20 1997

The Please Watch the Jon Lovitz Special, Live!

Don Mischer was 52 in The Please Watch the Jon Lovitz Special, Live! as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 17 1992

Euro Disney : L'Ouverture

Don Mischer was 52 in Euro Disney : L'Ouverture as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 11 1992

The Best of Disney: 50 Years of Magic

Don Mischer was 51 in The Best of Disney: 50 Years of Magic as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 20 1991

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

Don Mischer was 50 in The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 21 1990

Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration

Don Mischer was 48 in Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 27 1988

The Pointer Sisters: Up All Nite

Don Mischer was 46 in The Pointer Sisters: Up All Nite as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 23 1987

Liza in London

Don Mischer was 46 in Liza in London as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 17 1986

The Shirley MacLaine Show

Don Mischer was 45 in The Shirley MacLaine Show as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 12 1985

Lynda Carter: Body and Soul

Don Mischer was 44 in Lynda Carter: Body and Soul as 'Director, Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 16 1984

Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever

Don Mischer was 43 in Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever as 'Producer, Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 16 1983

An Evening with Robin Williams

Don Mischer was 43 in An Evening with Robin Williams as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 12 1983

Shirley MacLaine... Illusions

Don Mischer was 42 in Shirley MacLaine... Illusions as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 24 1982

Ain't Misbehavin'

Don Mischer was 42 in Ain't Misbehavin' as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 21 1982

Baryshnikov in Hollywood

Don Mischer was 42 in Baryshnikov in Hollywood as 'Producer, Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 21 1982

The Best of Times

Don Mischer was 41 in The Best of Times as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 13 1981

The Cheryl Ladd Special: Souvenirs

Don Mischer was 40 in The Cheryl Ladd Special: Souvenirs as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 19 1980

Goldie and Liza Together

Don Mischer was 39 in Goldie and Liza Together as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 19 1980

The Donna Summer Special

Don Mischer was 39 in The Donna Summer Special as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 27 1980

The 3rd Barry Manilow Special

Don Mischer was 39 in The 3rd Barry Manilow Special as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 23 1979

The Goldie Hawn Special

Don Mischer was 37 in The Goldie Hawn Special as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 01 1978

Eagles: The Broadcast Collection

Don Mischer was 34 in Eagles: The Broadcast Collection as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 1974

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Taylor Swift: Journey to Fearless

Don Mischer was 70+ in Taylor Swift: Journey to Fearless as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 22 2010

The Wayne Brady Show

Don Mischer was 61+ in The Wayne Brady Show as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 08 2001

Normal Life

Don Mischer was 50+ in Normal Life as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 21 1990

Dolly

Don Mischer was 47+ in Dolly as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 27 1987

Murder, She Wrote

Don Mischer was 44+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984

The Kennedy Center Honors

Don Mischer was 38+ in The Kennedy Center Honors as 'Producer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 28 1978

Tony Awards

Don Mischer was 16+ in Tony Awards as 'Executive Producer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956

The Oscars

Don Mischer was 13+ in The Oscars as 'Producer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953

From the Top at Carnegie Hall

Don Mischer will be 85+ in From the Top at Carnegie Hall as 'Executive Producer'.

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