Don Roberts (art director)

Don Roberts (November 16, 1934 – January 10, 1999)[1] was an American television art director and production designer. He worked on Norman Lear's sitcoms, including, All in the Family, The Jeffersons, Good Times, One Day at a Time, Archie Bunker's Place and Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman. He also worked on Three's Company and its spin-offs The Ropers and Three's a Crowd.

For other people named Donald Roberts, see Donald Roberts (disambiguation).
Don Roberts
Born(1934-11-16)November 16, 1934
California, U.S.
DiedJanuary 10, 1999(1999-01-10) (aged 64)
Woodland Hills, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Television art director, production designer

Roberts started his career directing musicals for the Santa Monica Civic Light Opera.[2] He also worked on The Price Is Right for 247 episodes from (1972–1973).[3] His other credits includes, Who's the Boss?, Diff'rent Strokes, 227, Married... with Children, Gimme a Break! and The Famous Teddy Z. In 1977, Roberts was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Art Direction or Scenic Design For a Comedy Series.[4]

Roberts died in January 1999 of a brain tumor at the Motion Picture & Television Fund in Woodland Hills, California, at the age of 64.[5][6]

References
  1. Lentz, Harris (July 2000). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 1999. McFarland. p. 184. ISBN 9780786409198 – via Google Books.
  2. "TV and Stage Designer Don Roberts, 64, Dies; Designed Archie Bunker Interiors". Playbill. January 15, 1999. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
  3. West, Randy (2009). Johnny Olson: A Voice in Time. BearManor Media. ISBN 9781593934712.
  4. "Don Roberts". Television Academy. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
  5. Galloway, Doug (January 14, 1999). "Don Roberts". Variety. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
  6. "Passings". Los Angeles Times. December 26, 1999. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
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