Don Mischer
Biography
Donald Leo Mischer (March 5, 1940 – April 11, 2025) was an American producer and director of television and live events, and president of Don Mischer Productions.
As a producer/director, his credits include the Oscars, We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial, the Kennedy Center Honors, the 100th anniversary of Carnegie Hall, Motown 25, the Super Bowl Halftime Shows (Michael Jackson, Prince, the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Tom Petty, and Bruce Springsteen), the Democratic National Convention, and the Opening Ceremonies of the 1996 Summer Olympics and 2002 Winter Olympics. Mischer has also produced specials with Beyoncé, Bono, Prince, Rihanna, Britney Spears, Springsteen, James Taylor, Taylor Swift, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Garth Brooks, Mary J. Blige, Elton John, Justin Timberlake, Barbra Streisand, Cher, Yo Yo Ma, and Morgan Freeman, among others.
Directing (29 movies)
An Evening with Robin Williams
1983
HIStory on Film, Volume II
1997
Ain't Misbehavin'
1982
The Please Watch the Jon Lovitz Special, Live!
1992
The Best of Times
1981
The Donna Summer Special
1980
Shirley MacLaine... Illusions
1982
Lynda Carter: Body and Soul
1984
The Best of Disney: 50 Years of Magic
1991
Barbra Streisand: Timeless - Live in Concert
2001
Goldie and Liza Together
1980
Liza in London
1986
Eagles: The Broadcast Collection
1974
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
1983
Euro Disney : L'Ouverture
1992
The Shirley MacLaine Show
1985
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
1990
The Goldie Hawn Special
1978
James Taylor | One Man Band
2007
Mickey’s 90th Spectacular
2018
We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial
2009
The Pointer Sisters: Up All Nite
1987
Baryshnikov in Hollywood
1982
The 3rd Barry Manilow Special
1979
The Cheryl Ladd Special: Souvenirs
1980
Sonny & Me: Cher Remembers
1998
Eddie Murphy: One Night Only
2012
The Grand Opening of Euro Disneyland
1992
Atlanta 1996: Games of the XXVI Olympiad - Opening Ceremony
1996
| Title | Year | Job |
|---|---|---|
| The Best of Times | 1981 | Producer |
| Baryshnikov in Hollywood | 1982 | Producer |
| Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever | 1983 | Producer |
| Lynda Carter: Body and Soul | 1984 | Executive Producer |
| Liza in London | 1986 | Producer |
| The Pointer Sisters: Up All Nite | 1987 | Producer |
| Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration | 1988 | Executive Producer |
| The Grand Opening of Euro Disneyland | 1992 | Executive Producer |
| HIStory on Film, Volume II | 1997 | Producer |
| Barbra Streisand: Timeless - Live in Concert | 2001 | Producer |
| James Taylor | One Man Band | 2007 | Producer |
| FOX 25th Anniversary Special | 2012 | Executive Producer |