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Jack Haley Jr.

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 Emmy Award recipient. His credits include directing the 1974 compilation film That's Entertainment!.

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

Early life

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

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]

Unreleased footage shot while he was married to Liza Minnelli is featured in the 2024 documentary, Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story[3].

Death

Haley died of respiratory failure on April 21, 2001, in Santa Monica, California.[4] He is buried in Culver City's Holy Cross Cemetery.

Awards and honors

Peabody Award

Primetime Emmy Awards

Directors Guild of America

NAACP Image Awards

Monte-Carlo Television Festival

Venice Film Festival

Western Heritage Awards

Western Writers of America

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. ^ Hammond, Pete (June 12, 2024). "'Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story' Review: Minnelli Docu Benefits From Unseen Footage, Compelling Interviews And The Star Herself – Tribeca Festival". Deadline. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  4. ^ 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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