Jack Humphrey (producer)

Jack Humphrey (producer)

Jack Humphrey (1932-1987) (born John R. Humphrey on May 20, 1932 in St. Boniface, Manitoba, Canada) grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia. He was introduced to the entertainment industry by his sister, J.J. McColl, a writer and CBC Radio personality. Humphrey wrote and performed in the radio comedies "Vancouver Scene" and "Two For The Show" for CBC Radio. He also worked for the Vancouver radio station CJOR and later hosted the CBC Television variety show "Parade".

Humphrey relocated to Toronto, Ontario in 1967 where he produced the CBC Radio political satire show "Inside From The Outside" from 1969 to 1975. Humphrey, along with his partner Louis Del Grande, wrote and story edited the CBC Television sitcom, "King of Kensington", eventually going on to become executive producer of the series, which ran from 1975-1980.

Humphrey wrote the pilot for the "Flappers" sitcom and served as executive producer for the series, which ran from 1979 to 1981. He also adapted the CBC Radio series, "Travels With Aunt Jane" into a television sitcom created for especially for actress Jane Mallet. He helped launch the series "Seeing Things" (1981-1987), starring Louis Del Grande. Humphrey developed and executive produced the sitcom "Hangin' In", which ran from 1981-1986.

Humphrey also wrote for and executive produced episodes of "Silver Spoons" and worked as a story consultant for "The Facts of Life".

Jack Humphrey and his wife Sidney had five children, all of whom chose careers in entertainment. Their son, Mark Humphrey, is an actor, and sons, John, Paul, and Andy, are professional musicians. Their daughter, Lesley, is a former Ford model who works as a stage manager.


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Нужна курсовая?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Humphrey Bogart — Infobox actor name = Humphrey Bogart imagesize = 200px caption = Photographed by Yousuf Karsh, 1946 birthname = Humphrey DeForest Bogart birthdate = birth date|1899|12|25 birthplace = New York City, New York, U.S. deathdate = death date and… …   Wikipedia

  • Jack Warner — Infobox Actor name = Jack Warner birthname = Jacob Warner birthdate = birth date|mf=yes|1892|8|2 location = London, Ontario deathdate = death date and age|mf=yes|1978|9|9|1892|8|2 deathplace = Hollywood, Los Angeles, California yearsactive = 1927 …   Wikipedia

  • Jack Benny — Infobox Radio Presenter name = Jack Benny imagesize = caption = 1942 portrait photograph of Jack Benny. birthname = Benjamin Kubelsky birthdate = birth date|1894|2|14|mf=y birthplace = Waukegan, Illinois deathdate = death date and age… …   Wikipedia

  • Mark Humphrey — Born Mark Adrian Humphrey December 27, 1960 (1960 12 27) (age 50) Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Website http://www.markhumphrey.c …   Wikipedia

  • In the Bag — Infobox Film name = In the Bag image size = caption = director = Jack Hannah producer = Walt Disney writer = David Detiege narrator = starring = music = George Bruns cinematography = editing = distributor = released = 27 July 1956 runtime = 7 min …   Wikipedia

  • Hangin' In — was a Canadian television sitcom which aired on the CBC from 1981 to 1987. It also aired briefly in the United States through syndication. Canadian producer Jack Humphrey developed Hangin In and served as executive producer for the show.The show… …   Wikipedia

  • New Brunswick — n. 1. a province in SE Canada, E of Maine. 664,525; 27,985 sq. mi. (72,480 sq. km). Cap.: Fredericton. 2. a city in central New Jersey. 41,442. * * * Province (pop., 2001: 729,498), one of the four Maritime Provinces, eastern Canada. Bordered by… …   Universalium

  • Warner Bros. — Infobox Company company name = Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. company company type = Subsidiary of Time Warner foundation = Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA (1923) founders = Jack Warner Harry Warner Albert Warner Sam Warner location… …   Wikipedia

  • I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue — Cover for I m Sorry I Haven t a Clue Collection 1 (Volumes 1 3). From left to right: Graeme Garden, Barry Cryer, Humphrey Lyttelton, Tim Brooke Taylor and Willie Rushton. Other names ISIHAC Clue Genre Come …   Wikipedia

  • BBC Television Shakespeare — DVD Box Set Also known as The Shakespeare Collection (UK) The Complete Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare (US) Genre …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”