George Sunga
George A. Sunga is an American director and producer. He is notable for producing the American sitcom television series Three's Company (and its spin-offs The Ropers[2] and Three's a Crowd).
George Sunga | |
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| Born | George A. Sunga |
| Alma mater | San Diego State University |
| Occupation(s) | Director, producer |
| Years active | 1963-2006 |
| Spouse | Judy Sunga[1] |
Sunga was raised in San Diego, California, where he attended San Diego State University.[3] He began his career in 1963, as a production supervisor for the short-lived musical variety television series The Judy Garland Show.
Sunga later produced and directed other television programs including All in the Family, The Jeffersons, The Redd Foxx Show, Good Times, The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, Dear John, The Good Life, Gung Ho, Someone Like Me and Perfect Station. In 1969, Sunga was nominated for a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Variety or Musical Series.[4]
In 1972 Sunga was an associate producer of the television film Of Thee I Sing.[5] He retired in 2006, last directing and producing for the television film, John Ritter: Working with a Master.
References
- McQuaid, Peter (September 9, 2001). "Three Men About Town". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
- "The Messenger from Madisonville, Kentucky - 33". The Messenger. Madisonville, Kentucky. March 9, 1979. p. 33 – via Newspapers.com.
- Foley, Conor. "Guide to the George A. Sunga Television Collection". Special Collections & University Archives. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
- "George A. Sunga". Television Academy. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
- "The Evening Sun from Baltimore, Maryland - 19". The Evening Sun. Baltimore, Maryland. June 5, 1972. p. 19 – via Newspapers.com.