Don Mischer
Directing
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. Mischer has also produced specials with Beyoncé, Bono, Prince, Rihanna, Britney Spears, Springsteen, James Taylor, Taylor Swift, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Garth Brooks, Mary J. Blige, Elton John, Justin Timberlake, Barbra Streisand, Cher, Yo Yo Ma, and Morgan Freeman, among others.
Known for
Directing35
tvNormal Life
1990
Director
tvDolly
1987
Director
movieLiza in London
1986
Director
tvMurder, She Wrote
1984
Director
movieAin't Misbehavin'
1982
Director
movieThe Goldie Hawn Special
1978
Director
Production18
movieFOX 25th Anniversary Special
2012
Executive Producer
movieABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
2003
Executive Producer
movieThe Grand Opening of Euro Disneyland
1992
Executive Producer
movieIrving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
1988
Executive Producer
movieLiza in London
1986
Producer
movieLynda Carter: Body and Soul
1984
Executive Producer
tvThe Kennedy Center Honors
1978
Producer
tvTony Awards
1956
Executive Producer
tvThe Oscars
1953
Producer
From the Top at Carnegie Hall
Executive Producer