Reinhold Weege

Reinhold Weege
Born (1949-12-23)December 23, 1949
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died December 1, 2012(2012-12-01) (aged 62)
La Jolla, California, U.S.
Occupation Writer, director, producer

Reinhold Weege (December 23, 1949 – December 1, 2012) was an American television writer, producer and director. He was born in Chicago, Illinois.[1]

Weege wrote for several television series, including Barney Miller and M*A*S*H. In 1981, he created the series Park Place. In 1984, he created the hit sitcom Night Court which ran for nine seasons on the NBC broadcast television network.[1] Weege owned Starry Night Productions, which produced Night Court until 1989, when Weege left the series after six seasons. He also produced the short-lived sitcom Nikki and Alexander in 1989.[2] He was nominated for four Emmy Awards during his career, one for Barney Miller and three for Night Court.[3]

Death

Weege died at age 62 in La Jolla, California of natural causes.[3][4]

References

  1. 1 2 Slotnik, Daniel E. (December 11, 2012). "Reinhold Weege, Creator of 'Night Court,' Dies at 62". The New York Times. Retrieved December 16, 2012.
  2. Bobbin, Jay (April 21, 1989). "Matheson in serious role". Rome News-Tribune (Rome, Georgia). Tribune Media Services. p. TV9. Retrieved December 16, 2012.
  3. 1 2 Trounson, Rebecca (December 8, 2012). "Reinhold Weege dies at 62; creator of TV hit 'Night Court'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 16, 2012.
  4. Barnes, Mike (December 7, 2012). "'Night Court' Creator Reinhold Weege Dies at 63". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 7, 2012.

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