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Jessurun James Oppenheimer (November 11, 1913 – December 27, 1988) was an American radio and television writer, producer, and director. He was the producer and head writer of the CBS sitcom I Love Lucy. Lucille Ball called Oppenheimer “the brains” behind I Love Lucy.
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- Jessurun James Oppenheimer, November 11, 1913, San Francisco, California, U.S.
- 1934-1987
- Stanford University
Jess Oppenheimer (November 11, 1913 - December 27, 1988) Lucille Ball called Jess Oppenheimer "the brains" behind I Love Lucy (1951), and with good reason. As series creator, producer, and head writer, "Jess was the creative force behind the 'Lucy' show," confirms director William Asher.
- November 11, 1913
- December 27, 1988
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Jess Oppenheimer (November 11, 1913 - December 27, 1988) Lucille Ball called Jess Oppenheimer "the brains" behind I Love Lucy (1951), and with good reason. As series creator, producer, and head writer, "Jess was the creative force behind the 'Lucy' show," confirms director William Asher.
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- November 11, 1913
- Jess Oppenheimer
- December 27, 1988
Jess Oppenheimer was an American radio and television writer, producer, and director, best known as creator, producer and head writer of the CBS sitcom I Love Lucy. He won two Emmy Awards and was nominated for seven others.
Dec 30, 1988 · Jess Oppenheimer, a radio and television producer, director and writer who helped create one of television's most successful situation comedies, ''I Love Lucy,'' died of heart failure...
Jun 16, 2022 · Oppenheimer’s father, James, owned San Francisco’s largest luggage store. He was born in Germany and died in an accident when Jess was 16. Both James and Stella were Jewish, but in 1908, five...
Jess Oppenheimer is known as an Creator, Producer, Writer, Director, Actor, and Executive Producer. Some of their work includes Get Smart, I Love Lucy, and Glynis.