Bob Stewart

Television producer and creator

Bob Stewart - Television producer and creator
Born

1920
105 years ago

Died

May 4th, 2012
13 years ago — 92 years old

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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