Emmy-Winning Producer Richard L. O’Connor Dies at 96

Richard L. O’Connor, an Emmy-winning TV producer and studio executive known for his work on films like 'On Golden Pond' and 'The Muppet Movie', has died at the age of 96.

1 Aug, 15:40 — 1 Aug, 17:08

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Richard L. O’Connor was a significant figure in the film and television industry, contributing to the production of several well-known and critically acclaimed movies. His passing marks the end of an era for a producer who played a role in bringing beloved stories to the screen.

Key entitiesRichard L. O’Connor On Golden Pond The Muppet Movie Palm Desert Raise The Titanic Hickey & Boggs Across 110th Street

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varietyMostly Factual30d ago

Richard L. O’Connor, Emmy-Winning Producer and ‘The Muppet Movie’ Executive, Dies at 96

Richard L. O’Connor, an Emmy-winning producer known for his work as an executive in charge of productions like “The Muppet Movie,” “On Golden Pond” and “Hickey & Boggs,” died July 22 in Palm Desert, California. He was 96. O’Connor’s death was confirmed to Variety by his family. O’Connor won an Emmy back in 1990 for […]

By Matthew Minton

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual30d ago

Richard L. O’Connor, Emmy-Winning Producer, Dies at 96

He also was an executive in charge of production on ‘The Muppet Movie,’ ‘On Golden Pond’ and ‘Across 110th Street.’

By Mike Barnes

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deadlineMostly Factual30d ago

Richard L. O’Connor Dies: Emmy-Winning Producer, Exec In Charge Of ‘On Golden Pond’, ‘Muppet Movie’ Was 96

Richard L. O’Connor, an Emmy-winning TV producer and a studio executive in charge of production on such films as On Golden Pond, The Muppet Movie and Raise The Titanic, died July 22 in Palm Desert. He was 96. His death was announced by his family. A cause was not disclosed. A long-time resident of the […]

By Greg Evans

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Richard L. O’Connor, Emmy-Winning Producer and ‘The Muppet Movie’ Executive, Dies at 96

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Emmy-Winning Producer Richard L. O’Connor Dies at 96

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Richard L. O’Connor, Emmy-Winning Producer and ‘The Muppet Movie’ Executive, Dies at 96

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Richard L. O’Connor Dies: Emmy-Winning Producer, Exec In Charge Of ‘On Golden Pond’, ‘Muppet Movie’ Was 96

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Richard L. O’Connor, Emmy-Winning Producer, Dies at 96

Richard L. O’Connor, Emmy-Winning Producer and ‘The Muppet Movie’ Executive, Dies at 96

Richard L. O’Connor Dies: Emmy-Winning Producer, Exec In Charge Of ‘On Golden Pond’, ‘Muppet Movie’ Was 96

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