Paul Junger Witt

Television director and producer of 'The Golden Girls'

Paul Junger Witt - Television director and producer of 'The Golden Girls'
Born

March 20th, 1943
81 years ago

Died

2018
7 years ago — 75 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A director and producer, this individual contributed significantly to the television landscape. Active in the industry from the 1970s to the 2000s, work included production roles on various hit series. The most notable achievement includes producing the iconic sitcom 'The Golden Girls', which became a cultural touchstone. Other successful productions included 'Empty Nest' and 'The Golden Palace'. A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley.

Produced 'The Golden Girls'

Produced 'Empty Nest'

Produced 'The Golden Palace'

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