Bob Stewart

Television producer and creator

Bob Stewart - Artists & Creatives born 1920
Born

1920
106 years ago

Died
Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Founded Stewart Tele Enterprises, a successful television production company. Created and produced prominent television game shows including 'The Price Is Right' and 'Truth or Consequences'. Contributed to the development of other entertainment formats and shows that became staples in American television. Received multiple Emmy Awards throughout the career for excellence in television production.

Created 'The Price Is Right'

Produced 'Truth or Consequences'

Founded Stewart Tele Enterprises

Won multiple Emmy Awards

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