Lee Rich
Birth Name:
Lee Rich
Birth Place:
Cleveland , Ohio, United States
Profession
Producer, Production manager
Fast Facts
- His show "The Waltons" garnered him a Primetime Emmy Award in 1973 for Outstanding Drama Series - Continuing
- He graduated from Ohio University, at which he received his bachelor's degree in marketing
- His start to his career in advertising came with his job at Lord & Thomas as an office boy
- Quote: "[on the 1950s Red Scare blacklist] "How did it work? We had a list․ There were certain people on it, and Procter & Gamble wouldn't hire them․""
- He sponsored numerous TV series such as "The Andy Griffith Show," "Make Room for Daddy," and "The Dick Van Dyke Show․"
- Worked at Benton & Bowles as the senior vice president and board member, running the program department
- Reached the rank of Lieutenant in the US Navy while serving in World War II
Awards
- 1973Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Drama Series - Continuing:Winner
- 1973Primetime Emmy - Outstanding New Series:Nominated
- 1974Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Drama Series:Nominated
- 1974Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Limited Series:Nominated
- 1975Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Drama Series:Nominated
- 1980Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Drama Series:Nominated