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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 was a prolific and influential comedy writer and producer who created and ran I Love Lucy, one of the most popular sitcoms in TV history. He also worked on radio shows, wrote for many Hollywood stars, and produced TV specials and variety shows.
- Writer, Producer, Music Department
- November 11, 1913
- Jess Oppenheimer
- December 27, 1988
Dec 29, 1988 · Jess Oppenheimer, who created one of TV’s most popular shows, “I Love Lucy,” died of heart failure Tuesday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He was 75.
Mini Bio. 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. "He was the field general.
- November 11, 1913
- December 27, 1988
Jess Oppenheimer was a radio and TV writer, producer, and director, best known for creating I Love Lucy. He won two Emmys and was nominated for seven others for his comedy shows.
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 on...
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Jun 16, 2022 · Learn how Jess Oppenheimer, a gifted but maladjusted child, became the creator and producer of the most popular sitcom of all time. Discover his struggles, his insights and his legacy in this cover story by Tabby Refael.
