Jerry Kupcinet
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Jerry Solomon Kupcinet[1](November 1, 1944 – January 20, 2019)[1]was aDaytime Emmy Awardwinning director and producer.
Early life
[edit]Kupcinet is the son of newspaper columnistIrv Kupcinetand Esther Kupcinet (née Solomon). He is the younger brother ofKaryn Kupcinet,an actress who was found murdered in herWest Hollywood, Californiaapartment in November 1963; her murder was never solved.[2]He was ofRussian Jewishancestry.[3]
Career
[edit]Kupcinet has directed shows such asJudge Judy,Judge Joe Brown,20/20,Home,That's Incredible!,TheLive Aidconcert,The Dating Game,TheRichard SimmonsShow,Entertainment Tonightand many others.
He created and co-executive produced and sold to Fox the three-time Emmy winningCristina's Court.He also created, directed and exec-producedVegas Night Court withOscar Goodman.
Kupcinet is credited with the highest rated quarter–hour period in television history when, in 1986, he produced and directed theJerry Lewis Telethonand created a three-way-split between the MD Telethon’s ad–hoc network, ABC’sGood Morning AmericaandThe TodayShow on NBC.
Kupcinet has produced and directed commercials and infomercials for Richard Simmons,Susan Powter,and Phil Tyne's Work Outs.
Kupcinet was credited with creating the look and formula for the popular syndicated courtroom showJudge Judy.In 2000 he was nominated for a Daytime Emmy for his work on the show.[4]
Personal life
[edit]Kupcinet was married to Sue; the couple had two children, daughter Kari and son David.[1]
References
[edit]- ^abc"Jerry Solomon Kupcinet - Obituary".legacy.Los Angeles Times.2019-02-07.
- ^Felsenthal, Carol (June 2004)."The Lost World of Kup".Chicago Magazine.p. 6.ISSN0362-4595.Archived fromthe originalon 2009-07-05.Retrieved2022-03-26.
- ^Sher, Cindy (November 7, 2006)."Remembering Irv Kupcinet".Jewish United Fund.RetrievedAugust 12,2024.
- ^"Daytime Emmy Nominations".Variety.2000-03-15.Retrieved2008-02-13.
