Don Hewitt
American television news producer (1922–2009)
Donald Shepard "Don" Hewitt (December 14, 1922 – August 19, 2009) was an American television producer. He was known for creating 60 Minutes. He also produced the first televised presidential debate in 1960.[1]
Don Hewitt | |
|---|---|
| Born | Donald Shepard Hewitt December 14, 1922 |
| Died | August 19, 2009 (aged 86) Bridgehampton, New York, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Pancreatic cancer |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Donald Hewiit, Donald S. Hewitt |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Education | Rochelle High School |
| Alma mater | New York University (withdrew for military service) |
| Occupation | Television producer |
| Years active | 1942-2009 |
| Employer | CBS News (1948–2009) |
| Known for | Creator of 60 Minutes |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Weaver Frankie Hewitt Marilyn Berger |
| Children | Jeffrey Hewitt, Steven Hewitt, Jilian Hewitt (adopted), Lisa Hewitt-Cassara |
| Parent(s) | Frieda (nee Pike) Hewitt, Ely S. Hewitt |
| Awards | Edward R. Murrow Award, Emmy, Peabody Award, Producers Guild of America Award, Television Hall of Fame |
Hewitt was born on December 14, 1922 in New York City, New York. He was raised in New York, New York. He studied at Rochelle High School and New York University.
He was married to Mary Weaver from 1945 until they divorced in 1963. Then he was married to Frankie Hewitt from 1963 until they divorced in 1974. Then he was married to Mariyln Berger from 1979 until his death in 2009. They have three children and one is adopted.
Hewitt died on August 19, 2009 from pancreatic cancer in his home in Bridgehampton, New York, aged 86.[2]
References
change- ↑ Steinberg, Jacques (August 20, 2009). "Don Hewitt, Creator of '60 Minutes,' Dies at 86". The New York Times.
- ↑ Bauder, David (August 19, 2009). "CBS News pioneer Don Hewitt, who invented '60s Minutes' dies at 86". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on August 22, 2009. Retrieved August 19, 2009.
Other websites
change- Don Hewitt on IMDb
- Don Hewitt - Daily Telegraph obituary
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