George Schaefer

Biography

Born 12/16/1920

A highly distinguished director and producer with credits mostly in theater and television, George Schaefer is best remembered for his work for TV's "Hallmark Hall of Fame", for which he directed and produced a host of renditions of classic plays. He may also be recalled for handling TV-movies that...
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Awards

  • In 1990, received Directors Guild of America Robert Aldrich Award
  • In 1990, received Writers Guild of America (East) Evelyn F Burkey Memorial Award
  • In 1972/73, received Emmy for Outstanding Single Program--Drama or Comedy

Highlights

  • In 1997, Final production, directed Harry Anderson in TV remake of "Harvey"
  • In 1992, Produced and directed the CBS comedy-drama "The Man Upstairs", which marked Katharine Hepburn's final appearance in a TV-movie
  • In 1986, First TV collaboration with Katharine Hepburn, "Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry" (CBS)

Family & Companions

  • Mildred Trares: wife (married 1954 until his death in 1997)

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