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Jack Haley Jr.

Jack Haley Jr.

American film director and producer (1933–2001)


John Joseph Haley III (October 25, 1933 – April 21, 2001), known as Jack Haley Jr., was an American director, producer, and writer, and a two-time recipient of the Emmy Award. His credits include directing the 1974 compilation film That's Entertainment!.

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He was the second husband of Liza Minnelli, daughter of Judy Garland, who had starred with his father in The Wizard of Oz.

Early life

Haley was born on October 25, 1933, in Los Angeles, the son of actor/comedian Jack Haley and his wife Florence.

Career

As a producer, Haley was responsible for compilations and documentaries about film history, including Hollywood and the Stars (1963–1964), That's Entertainment! (1974), That's Dancing! (1985) and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic, narrated by Angela Lansbury. Haley's other credits include producer and executive producer of Academy Awards presentation shows. He directed the 1970 film Norwood and the 1971 film The Love Machine.

With David Wolper, Haley produced the original run of Biography from 1961 to 1962.[2]

Death

Haley developed respiratory failure and died on April 21, 2001, in Santa Monica, California.[3] He is buried in Culver City's Holy Cross Cemetery.

Awards and honors

Peabody Award

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Primetime Emmy Awards

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Directors Guild of America

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NAACP Image Awards

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Monte-Carlo Television Festival

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Venice Film Festival

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Western Heritage Awards

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Western Writers of America

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References

  1. Archerd, Army (April 21, 2001). "Director, producer Jack Haley Jr. dies". Variety. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
  2. Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle F. (June 24, 2009). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946–Present (ninth ed.). New York City: Ballantine Books. p. 148. ISBN 978-0307483201. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
  3. Lyman, Rick (April 23, 2001). "Jack Haley Jr., 67, Dies; Known for 'That's Entertainment'". The New York Times. Retrieved December 6, 2019.

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