John Guedel
John Guedel, (October 9, 1913 in Portland, Indiana – December 14, 2001 in Los Angeles, California) was a radio and television producer who co-created and produced Art Linkletter's and Groucho Marx's most important and successful broadcast properties, including You Bet Your Life, House Party and People Are Funny.[1] He also created The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet and is sometimes credited with the first singing radio commercial in 1937.[1] He was a producer for The Charlotte Greenwood Show on radio.[2]
John Guedel | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 9, 1913 |
| Died | December 14, 2001 (aged 88) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Radio and television producer |
| Known for | You Bet Your Life People Are Funny House Party The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet |
| Spouse(s) | Beth Pingree Helen Parrish Valerie McDonald |
| Children | 2 |
Earlier in his career, he wrote for Hal Roach Studios, including work on the Laurel and Hardy and Our Gang series.[1] In the 1946 film People Are Funny, Guedel was portrayed by actor Phillip Reed.
One of his less successful creations was a daytime soap opera, For Better or Worse, for which he also served as executive producer.[3] It preceded his House Party show during 1959-1960 but lasted only one season.
Personal life
In 1957-1959 he was married to actress Helen Parrish.
References
- Douglas, Martin (2001-12-24). "John Guedel, 88, Producer Who Shaped Early Television". The New York Times. Retrieved 5 July 2010.
- Dunning, John (1998). On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio (Revised ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. p. 150. ISBN 978-0-19-507678-3. Retrieved 2019-08-29.
- "Dad's Domination Is Ended, TV Marriage Counselor Says". The Commercial Appeal. Memphis, Tennessee. June 15, 1959. p. 24 – via Newspapers.com.
Further reading
- Guedel, Heidi (2003). Animatrix – a Female Animator: How Laughter Saved My Life. iUniverse. ISBN 978-0595287307.