Richard L. O’Connor, Emmy-Winning Producer and ‘The Muppet Movie’ Executive, Dies at 96
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Richard L. O’Connor, an Emmy-winning producer known for his work as an executive in charge of productions like “The Muppet Movie,” “On Golden Pond” and “Hickey & Boggs,” died July 22 in Palm Desert, California. He was 96. O’Connor’s death was confirmed to Variety by his family. O’Connor won an Emmy back in 1990 for […]
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Richard L. O’Connor, an Emmy-winning producer known for his work as an executive in charge of productions like “The Muppet Movie,” “On Golden Pond” and “Hickey & Boggs,” died July 22 in Palm Desert, California.
He was 96. O’Connor’s death was confirmed to Variety by his family.
O’Connor won an Emmy back in 1990 for […]
This summary comes from Variety. Read the full article at the original source.
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