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Dwight Hemion, 'Elvis In Concert' director, dies |
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| Guest_kingofspades77_* |
 Feb 3 2008, 03:26 AM
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Dwight Hemion, who directed the 'Elvis in Concert' CBS TV special has died aged 81: TV producer-director Dwight Hemion, the record-holder for the most Emmy Award nominations (47), died at his home on Monday of renal failure. The recipient of 18 Emmys and five Directors Guild of America Awards, he was a pioneer in televised concerts and variety specials. For much of his career he worked closely with producer Gary Smith and worked with such stars as Barbra Streisand, Elvis Presley, Ann-Margret and Frank Sinatra. 'Elvis In Concert' was filmed in June 1977, 6 weeks before Elvis' death and was the last professionally filmed footage of Elvis.
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Feb 3 2008, 11:48 AM
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Almost In Memphis  Group: Special Members Member No.: 2,418 Joined: 3-June 07 Posts: 742 |
Sorry to read about his death, may he rest in peace. I wonder if he ever realized when doing this special, it would be as controversial as it was! It really has divided EP fans over the years.
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Feb 3 2008, 03:44 PM
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 Down in the Jungle Room Group: Special Members Member No.: 9 Joined: 29-May 05 Posts: 4,795 |
What a shame,,,like you said Joe... I would also like to know what he made of the whole TV Special.
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| Guest_kingofspades77_* |
Feb 3 2008, 07:44 PM
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QUOTE (Pacer @ Feb 3 2008, 10:44 AM)  What a shame,,,like you said Joe... I would also like to know what he made of the whole TV Special. So would I, but now it's too late... (IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/wings_hmm.gif) |
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Feb 5 2008, 11:13 AM
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Almost In Memphis Group: Special Members Member No.: 2,418 Joined: 3-June 07 Posts: 742 |
I wonder if he ever wrote a book?
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