Don Hewitt

American television news producer (1922–2009)
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Don Hewitt
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Don Hewitt

Summary

Don Hewitt is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on +1922-12-14T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Bridgehampton[4]. He died on +2009-08-19T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a television director[6], journalist[7], screenwriter[8], and television producer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (166 views/month, #7,135 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], Don Hewitt…
  • Don Hewitt passed away in Bridgehampton[4].
  • Don Hewitt was born on +1922-12-14T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Don Hewitt died on +2009-08-19T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Don Hewitt was married to Frankie Hewitt[11].
  • Among Don Hewitt's spouses was Marilyn Berger[12].
  • Don Hewitt held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Don Hewitt's professions included television director[6].
  • Don Hewitt's professions included journalist[7].
  • Don Hewitt worked as a screenwriter[8].
  • Don Hewitt worked as a television producer[9].
  • Among Don Hewitt's employers was Q861764[14].
  • Don Hewitt was educated at New Rochelle High School[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Don Hewitt is 60 Minutes[16].
  • Don Hewitt received the Peabody Awards[17].
  • Don Hewitt received the Emmy Award[18].
  • Don Hewitt received the Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award[19].
  • Don Hewitt received the Producers Guild of America Awards[20].
  • Don Hewitt received the Radio Television Digital News Association[21].
  • Don Hewitt received the Television Hall of Fame[22].
  • Don Hewitt's image is recorded as Don Hewitt circa 1979.jpg[23].
  • Don Hewitt is recorded as male[24].
  • Don Hewitt's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Don Hewitt's ISNI is recorded as 0000000076898655[26].
  • Don Hewitt's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 67896669[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Don Hewitt's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on +1922-12-14T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Don Hewitt was educated at New Rochelle High School[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television director[6], journalist[7], screenwriter[8], and television producer[9]. Don Hewitt was employed by Q861764[14].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Don Hewitt is 60 Minutes[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Peabody Awards[17], an award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1940[30]; Emmy Award[18], a television award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1949[33]; Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award[19], an award[34], founded in 1997[35]; Producers Guild of America Awards[20], a group of awards[36], in United States[37], founded in 1990[38]; Radio Television Digital News Association[21], a 501(c)(6) organization[39], in United States[40], founded in 1946[41]; and Television Hall of Fame[22], an award[42], founded in 1984[43].

Personal Life

Spouses include Frankie Hewitt[11], 1931–2003[44], awarded the National Humanities Medal[45] and Marilyn Berger[12], a journalist[46], b. 1935[47], of United States[48].

Death and Burial

Don Hewitt died on +2009-08-19T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Bridgehampton[4]. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer[49].

Why It Matters

Don Hewitt ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (166 views/month, #7,135 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Don Hewitt born?

Don Hewitt's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did Don Hewitt die?

Don Hewitt died in Bridgehampton[4].

Who was Don Hewitt married to?

Don Hewitt's spouses include Frankie Hewitt[11] and Marilyn Berger[12].

What did Don Hewitt do for work?

Don Hewitt worked as television director[6], journalist[7], screenwriter[8], and television producer[9].

Where did Don Hewitt go to school?

Don Hewitt was educated at New Rochelle High School[15].

What awards did Don Hewitt receive?

Honors received include Peabody Awards[17], Emmy Award[18], Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award[19], and Producers Guild of America Awards[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [23] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . cbsnews.com. cbsnews.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [19] . murrow.wsu.edu. murrow.wsu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [49] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . cbsnews.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [16] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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