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Aug 1, 2016 · Being the son of Emmy Award-winning television producer Harry Ackerman and actress Elinor Donahue, Ackerman explained that he was born into the entertainment and media industry. He led successful organizations like the Documentary Channel, Broadway Systems and Spinnaker Media.
Apr 8, 2024 · Memoirist Peter Ackerman says the TV classic, “Bewitched,” came to an early end after a major demand from star Elizabeth Montgomery. In a new book, Ackerman recalls how being the son of executive producer Harry Ackerman gave him an unparalleled look into life behind-the-scenes.
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For a couple of years, Brian ventured in the entertainment business much like his parents. In 1983, he worked in the casting department for the film The First Time. He also worked as a production assistant on the 1984 documentary Going Hollywood: The ‘30s. In a 1987 interview with People, Elinor shared that Brian was working as a caterer.
Peter also became an actor and a production assistant. He appeared in the 1985 television film Gidget’s Summer Reunion and the 1986 television series The New Gidget. He later venture into music video production, working on Madonna’s “Express Yourself” video and Aerosmith’s “Janie’s Got a Gun.” Peter later left the entertainment industry and became ...
James became an entertainment executive, working for Broadway Systems before it was sold to SintecMedia. The company provided software technology for major cable networks like Food Network and HGTV. He previously worked as the Vice President of International Business Development at A&E.
Christopher also joined showbusiness, working as a producer of short films and documentaries since 2009. He also garnered acting credits in short films such as 2009’sMarbles with Thoreau and 2012’s Making Change.
James Ackerman. Producer: Ride the Divide. James Ackerman is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience worldwide in leading advanced media companies and an experienced cable television executive producer.
James Ackerman. Producer: Ride the Divide. James Ackerman is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience worldwide in leading advanced media companies and an experienced cable television executive producer. He was named Executive Chairman of Broadway Systems, a leading provider of software technology for cable television networks, in ...
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Aug 4, 2016 · Ackerman, who is a child of Hollywood (the son of actress Elinor Donahue of "Father Knows Best" and Emmy-winning producer Harry Ackerman), most recently worked for Broadway Systems and...
Peter Ackerman was born into the television industry, at the height of his parent's careers. His mother is actress Elinor Donahue, and his late father was television producer Harry Ackerman. Peter's birth ended up tying him into two of his future vocations.
