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Jessurun James Oppenheimer (November 11, 1913 – December 27, 1988) [2] was an American radio and television writer, producer, and director. He was the producer and head writer of the CBS sitcom I Love Lucy. [3] Lucille Ball called Oppenheimer “the brains” behind I Love Lucy. As series creator, producer, and head writer, “Jess was the ...
Jun 16, 2022 · Tabby Refael holds Jess Oppenheimer’s 1952 Emmy (Photo courtesy Tabby Refael) ... Oppenheimer left so much to Gregg and his daughter, Joanne. ... Rabbi Goren’s words then are worth revisiting now.
Jun 16, 2022 · One day, Gregg found three hours’ worth of tape at his mother’s house, in which Oppenheimer was interviewed about his life (in 1961). The tape filled in the final gaps for Gregg.
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...
Dec 29, 1988 · Dec. 29, 1988 12 AM PT. Times Staff Writer. 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...
Writer: I Love Lucy. 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.
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. Lucille Ball called Jess Oppenheimer "the brains" behind I Love Lucy.
