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Don Mischer

San Antonio, Texas, USABorn March 5, 1940

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.

Filmography33

Mickey's 90th Spectacular

Mickey's 90th Spectacular

2018
Eddie Murphy: One Night Only

Eddie Murphy: One Night Only

2012
We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial

We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial

2009
James Taylor | One Man Band

James Taylor | One Man Band

2007
Barbra Streisand: Timeless - Live in Concert

Barbra Streisand: Timeless - Live in Concert

2001
HIStory on Film, Volume II

HIStory on Film, Volume II

1997
Atlanta 1996: Games of the XXVI Olympiad - Opening Ceremony

Atlanta 1996: Games of the XXVI Olympiad - Opening Ceremony

1996
The Please Watch the Jon Lovitz Special, Live!

The Please Watch the Jon Lovitz Special, Live!

1992
Euro Disney : L'Ouverture

Euro Disney : L'Ouverture

1992
The Grand Opening of Euro Disneyland

The Grand Opening of Euro Disneyland

1992
The Best of Disney: 50 Years of Magic

The Best of Disney: 50 Years of Magic

1991
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

1990
Willie Nelson, Texas Style

Willie Nelson, Texas Style

1988
The Pointer Sisters: Up All Nite

The Pointer Sisters: Up All Nite

1987
Barbara Mandrell's Christmas: A Family Reunion

Barbara Mandrell's Christmas: A Family Reunion

1986
Liza in London

Liza in London

1986
Nell Carter... Never Too Old to Dream

Nell Carter... Never Too Old to Dream

1986
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There

The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There

1985
The Shirley MacLaine Show

The Shirley MacLaine Show

1985
Motown Returns to the Apollo

Motown Returns to the Apollo

1985
Lynda Carter: Body and Soul

Lynda Carter: Body and Soul

1984
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever

Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever

1983
An Evening with Robin Williams

An Evening with Robin Williams

1983
Shirley MacLaine... Illusions

Shirley MacLaine... Illusions

1982
Ain't Misbehavin'

Ain't Misbehavin'

1982
Baryshnikov in Hollywood

Baryshnikov in Hollywood

1982
The Best of Times

The Best of Times

1981
The Cheryl Ladd Special: Souvenirs

The Cheryl Ladd Special: Souvenirs

1980
Goldie and Liza Together

Goldie and Liza Together

1980
The Donna Summer Special

The Donna Summer Special

1980
The 3rd Barry Manilow Special

The 3rd Barry Manilow Special

1979
The Goldie Hawn Special

The Goldie Hawn Special

1978
Eagles: The Broadcast Collection

Eagles: The Broadcast Collection

1974