Personal Info
Birth date
1933-10-25 (91 Years)
Day of death
2001-04-21
Gender
Male
Known for
Directing
Place of birth
Los Angeles, California, USA
Also known as
-Jack Haley Jr.
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jack Haley, Jr (October 25, 1933 - April 21, 2001) was an American film director, producer and writer, twice winner of the Emmy Award. Haley was born in Los Angeles, the son of actor Jack Haley and his wife Florence. He was best known as the director of the 1974 compilation film That's Entertainment! and as the husband of Liza Minnelli, who was the daughter of Haley's father's co-star in The Wizard of Oz, Judy Garland. Haley's other credits include producer and executive producer of Academy Awards presentation shows, and director of the 1971 film The Love Machine. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jack Haley Jr., licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
7.4
Overview:
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally aired during late-night. For its first ten years, Carson's Tonight Show was based in New York City with occasional trips to Burbank, California; in May 1972, the show moved permanently to Burbank, California. In 2002, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was ranked #12 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.This Is Your Life
6.455
Overview:
This Is Your Life is an American television documentary series broadcast on NBC, originally hosted by its producer, Ralph Edwards from 1952 to 1961. In the show, the host surprises a guest, and proceeds to take them through their life in front of an audience, including special guest appearances by colleagues, friends and family. Edwards revived the show in 1971-72, while Joseph Campanella hosted a version in 1983. Edwards returned for some specials in the late 1980s, before his death in 2005. The show originated as a radio show on NBC Radio airing from 1948 to 1952.The Oscars
7
Overview:
An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuette, officially the Academy Award of Merit, that is better known by its nickname Oscar.Hollywood and the Stars
6
Overview:
Each 30 minute show concentrated on a Hollywood genre, film or legendary star.That's Dancing!
6.974
Overview:
A documentary film about dancing on the screen, from it's orgins after the invention of the movie camera, over the movie musical from the late 20s, 30s, 40s 50s and 60s up to the break dance and the music videos from the 80s.That's Entertainment!
7.3
Overview:
Various MGM stars from yesterday present their favorite musical moments from the studio's 50 year history.The Night They Saved Christmas
5.7
Overview:
An oil company is exploring two Arctic sites for oil. The needed blasting at the first site rocks Santa Claus' North Pole village. He realizes that any blasting at the second site will destroy his home. He enlists the aid of a woman and her children to convince her husband (who works for the company) that the first site is where the oil they want is. Along the way, Santa explains all his secrets in delivering presents all around the world.Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
7.7
Overview:
This documentary, hosted by actor Burgess Meredith, explores the life and career of movie director Otto Preminger, whose body of work includes such memorable films as Anatomy of a Murder, Exodus, Laura, Forever Amber, Advise and Consent, In Harm's Way, The Moon Is Blue, The Man with the Golden Arm, and many other movies made from the '30s through the '70s. Interviews with actors Frank Sinatra, Vincent Price, James Stewart, Michael Caine, and others who worked with the flamboyant and sometimes control-obsessed director add information and insight to the story.The Incredible World of James Bond
6
Overview:
This promotional film was aired on American television on 26 November 1965, one month before the release of Thunderball (1965). Narrated by Alexander Scourby, the 48 minute documentary aired as a one hour special. It included footage of the filming at Silverstone Racetrack, Northamptonshire and of the fight aboard the Disco Volante at Pinewood Studios; media coverage of Martine Beswick, Luciana Paluzzi and Claudine Auger; and archive footage of Ian Fleming at 'Goldeneye', Jamaica.The Lion Roars Again
NYR
Overview:
A chronicle of the 1975 International Press Conclave hosted by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer over two days in May 1975.The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic
8.3
Overview:
Documentary about the making of the 1939 MGM classic film The Wizard of Oz. Includes interviews of cast and crew members, their families and fans of the film.The Love Machine
4.6
Overview:
An ambitious TV newscaster has an affair with the wife of a network executive to get a promotion.James Dean Remembered
NYR
Overview:
Peter Lawford hosts this documentary taking a look at the life and films of James Dean.Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter
NYR
Overview:
A retrospective look at 60 years of great moments in film comedy, from the 1920s to 1982.Movin' with Nancy
7
Overview:
Billed as the "full-hour musical spectacular that won Nancy Sinatra the coveted Hollywood Star of Tomorrow award," this 1967 NBC-TV special, sponsored by Royal Crown Cola, is hosted by Nancy and features Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Lee Hazlewood and Frank Sinatra (billed as 'A Very Close Relative'). Brother Frank, Jr. makes a cameo appearance (and doesn't sing a note). Conspicuously absent from the program is Nancy's biggest hit: "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'".Norwood
5.6
Overview:
A Vietnam veteran returns to his Texas home but feels restless and decides to become a radio singer.Hollywood: The Fabulous Era
NYR
Overview:
Henry Fonda reminisces about the stars and pictures of the glory days of Tinseltown.Acting
1991Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker as Self
1985The Whimsical World of Oz as Self
1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (2 Episodes) as Self
1952This Is Your Life (1 Episode) as Self
Writing
2009To Oz! The Making of a Classic ... Writer
1990The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic ... Writer
1985That's Dancing! ... Screenplay
1982Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter ... Writer
1974That's Entertainment! ... Writer
Directing
1990The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic ... Director
1985That's Dancing! ... Director
1982Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter ... Director
1975The Lion Roars Again ... Director
1974That's Entertainment! ... Director
1974James Dean Remembered ... Director
1971The Love Machine ... Director
1970Norwood ... Director
1967Movin' with Nancy ... Director
1965The Incredible World of James Bond ... Director
1962Hollywood: The Fabulous Era ... Director
Production
1984The Night They Saved Christmas ... Executive Producer
1977That's Hollywood (73 Episodes) ... Executive Producer
1974That's Entertainment! ... Producer
1974James Dean Remembered ... Executive Producer
1965The Incredible World of James Bond ... Producer
1963Hollywood and the Stars (31 Episodes) ... Producer
1962Hollywood: The Fabulous Era ... Producer
1953The Oscars (1, 1 Episode) ... Producer, Executive Producer