Richard L. O’Connor, Emmy-Winning Producer, Dies at 96
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- Variety·1h agoRichard L. O’Connor, Emmy-Winning Producer and ‘The Muppet Movie’ Executive, Dies at 96
Richard L. O’Connor, an Emmy-winning producer known for his work as an executive in charge of productions like “The Muppet Movie,” “On Golden Pond” and “Hickey & Boggs,” died July 22 in Palm Desert, California. He was 96. O’Connor’s death was confirmed to Variety by his family.…
Read at Variety → - Hollywood Reporter·3h agoRichard L. O’Connor, Emmy-Winning Producer, Dies at 96
He also was an executive in charge of production on ‘The Muppet Movie,’ ‘On Golden Pond’ and ‘Across 110th Street.’
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