Dwight Hemion
- Known for
- Production
- Born
- March 14, 1926
- Died
- January 28, 2008
- Birthplace
- New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Dwight Arlington Hemion Jr. (March 14, 1926 – January 28, 2008) was an American television director known mainly for music-themed television programs of the 1960s and 1970s. He held the record for the most Emmy nominations (47), and won 18 times, putting him at the top of his profession throughout the 1960s, 1970s, and well into the 1980s. He also won the Directors Guild of America's top TV award five times, six Ace awards and a Peabody award. Description above from the Wikipedia article Dwight Hemion, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
Bing Crosby: The Television Specials Volume 2 – The Christmas Specials 2010
Director
Snowden on Ice 1997
Director
The Kennedy Center's 25th Anniversary Celebration 1996
Director
Neil Diamond: Under a Tennessee Moon 1996
Director
Barbra: The Concert 1994
Director
Neil Diamond: The Christmas Special 1992
Director, Producer
Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years 1990
Executive Producer
The Earth Day Special 1990
Director
- Julie Andrews in Concert
Julie Andrews in Concert 1990
Director
Julie Andrews Sings Her Favorite Songs 1990
Director
Neil Diamond: Greatest Hits Live 1988
Director, Producer
- Jackie Mason: The World According to Me!
Jackie Mason: The World According to Me! 1988
Director
Julie Andrews: The Sound of Christmas 1987
Director
Barbra Streisand: One Voice 1986
Director, Producer
Amy Grant: Headin' Home for the Holidays 1986
Director
Neil Diamond... Hello Again 1986
Director, Producer
Andy Williams and the NBC Kids Search for Santa 1985
Director
Here's Television Entertainment 1983
Director
Sheena Easton: Act One 1983
Director
EPCOT Center: The Opening Celebration 1982
Director
Goldie and Kids: Listen to Us 1982
Director, Producer
Kraft Salutes Walt Disney World's 10th Anniversary 1982
Director
Walt Disney: One Man's Dream 1981
Executive Producer, Director
Linda in Wonderland 1980
Executive Producer
- Uptown: A Tribute to the Apollo Theatre
Uptown: A Tribute to the Apollo Theatre 1980
Director
Shirley MacLaine: '...Every Little Movement' 1980
Director, Producer
Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls 1980
Director, Producer
Baryshnikov on Broadway 1980
Producer, Director
Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary 1980
Director
The Cheryl Ladd Special 1979
Executive Producer, Director
The Story of the Faithful Wookiee 1978
Executive Producer
The Star Wars Holiday Special 1978
Executive Producer
Steve & Eydie Celebrate Irving Berlin 1978
Director
- The Sentry Collection Presents Ben Vereen: His Roots
The Sentry Collection Presents Ben Vereen: His Roots 1978
Director, Producer
Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back 1977
Director
Bing Crosby's Merrie Olde Christmas 1977
Producer, Director
- The Royal Variety Performance 1977
The Royal Variety Performance 1977 1977
Producer
Elvis in Concert 1977
Director, Producer
Ann-Margret: Rhinestone Cowgirl 1977
Director
Peter Pan 1976
Producer, Executive Producer, Director
Ann-Margret Smith 1975
Director
Funny Girl to Funny Lady 1975
Director
Ann-Margret Olsson 1975
Director
The Sandy Duncan Special 1974
Director
- Julie and Jackie: How Sweet It Is
Julie and Jackie: How Sweet It Is 1974
Director
Julie on Sesame Street 1973
Director, Producer
Barbra Streisand... and Other Musical Instruments 1973
Director
James Paul McCartney 1973
Director
Acts of Love and Other Comedies 1973
Director, Producer
Burt Bacharach in Shangri-La 1973
Director, Producer
Singer Presents Burt Bacharach 1971
Director
Petula 1970
Director
Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles 1970
Producer
Woody Allen Looks at 1967 1967
Director
Frank Sinatra: A Man and His Music Part II 1966
Director
Christmas with Lorne Greene 1966
Director, Producer
Color Me Barbra 1966
Director, Producer
My Name Is Barbra 1965
Director
Credits from TMDB.