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Joseph Cates(1924-1998)

  • Producer
  • Director
  • Writer
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Joseph Cates was born on 10 August 1924 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a producer and director, known for Who Killed Teddy Bear (1965), Annie, the Women in the Life of a Man (1970) and 'S Wonderful, 'S Marvelous, 'S Gershwin (1972). He was married to Dr. Aylin Radomisli, Lily Valentine and Joan Brandt. He died on 10 October 1998 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornAugust 10, 1924
DiedOctober 10, 1998(74)
BornAugust 10, 1924
DiedOctober 10, 1998(74)
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  • Won 2 Primetime Emmys
    • 3 wins & 3 nominations total

Known for

Sal Mineo and Juliet Prowse in Who Killed Teddy Bear (1965)
Who Killed Teddy Bear
6.6
  • Producer
  • 1965
Anne Bancroft in Annie, the Women in the Life of a Man (1970)
Annie, the Women in the Life of a Man
7.7
TV Special
  • Producer
  • 1970
'S Wonderful, 'S Marvelous, 'S Gershwin (1972)
'S Wonderful, 'S Marvelous, 'S Gershwin
6.4
TV Special
  • Producer
  • 1972
Comedy Zone
5.3
TV Series
  • Producer

Credits

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Producer

  • $pent (1999)
    $pent
    4.5
    • executive producer
    • 1999
  • The Honeymooners First Christmas
    TV Movie
    • associate producer
    • 1994
  • The 46th Annual Tony Awards (1992)
    The 46th Annual Tony Awards
    6.5
    TV Special
    • executive producer
    • 1992
  • Working in the Theatre (1976)
    Working in the Theatre
    5.5
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1991
  • The 45th Annual Tony Awards (1991)
    The 45th Annual Tony Awards
    7.1
    TV Special
    • executive producer
    • 1991
  • The 44th Annual Tony Awards (1990)
    The 44th Annual Tony Awards
    7.4
    TV Special
    • executive producer
    • 1990
  • Bill Cosby Salutes Alvin Ailey
    TV Special
    • executive producer
    • 1989
  • Great Circuses of the World
    TV Series
    • producer (as Joe Cates)
    • 1989
  • All Star Gala at Ford's Theatre
    TV Special
    • producer
    • 1987
  • The Magic of David Copperfield IX: The Escape from Alcatraz (1987)
    The Magic of David Copperfield IX: The Escape from Alcatraz
    7.1
    TV Special
    • executive producer
    • 1987
  • The Quick and the Dead (1987)
    The Quick and the Dead
    6.8
    TV Movie
    • executive producer
    • 1987
  • Robert Klein Time
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1986–1987
  • Robert Klein on Broadway (1986)
    Robert Klein on Broadway
    7.1
    TV Special
    • producer
    • 1986
  • The Magic of David Copperfield: China
    7.3
    TV Special
    • executive producer
    • 1986
  • Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, and Johnny Cash in The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James (1986)
    The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James
    6.2
    TV Movie
    • executive producer
    • 1986

Director

  • The Honeymooners First Christmas
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 1994
  • All Star Fiesta at Ford's
    TV Special
    • Director
    • 1992
  • Working in the Theatre (1976)
    Working in the Theatre
    5.5
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1991
  • Great Circuses of the World
    TV Series
    • Director (as Joe Cates)
    • 1989
  • All Star Gala at Ford's Theatre
    TV Special
    • Director
    • 1987
  • Robert Klein Time
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1987
  • All-Star Salute to Ford's Theater
    TV Special
    • Director
    • 1986
  • Johnny Cash: Christmas on the Road
    TV Special
    • Director
    • 1984
  • Comedy Zone
    5.3
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1984
  • The President's Command Performance
    TV Special
    • Director
    • 1983
  • Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty (1980)
    Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty
    7.3
    TV Special
    • Director
    • 1980
  • The Fat Spy (1966)
    The Fat Spy
    2.6
    • Director
    • 1966
  • Sal Mineo and Juliet Prowse in Who Killed Teddy Bear (1965)
    Who Killed Teddy Bear
    6.6
    • Director
    • 1965
  • Yves Montand in Yves Montand on Broadway (1961)
    Yves Montand on Broadway
    TV Special
    • Director
    • 1961
  • The Seasons of Youth (1961)
    The Seasons of Youth
    TV Special
    • Director
    • 1961

Writer

  • The Honeymooners First Christmas
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1994
  • Michael Cera, Camilla Scott, Tajja Isen, and Ben Campbell in The Berenstain Bears (1985)
    The Berenstain Bears
    6.9
    TV Series
    • originally developed for television by
    • developer (as Joe Cates)
    • 1986
  • Dolly Parton, Glen Campbell, Johnny Cash, and Crystal Gayle in 50 Years of Country Music (1978)
    50 Years of Country Music
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1978
  • Cavalcade of Bands
    TV Series
    • writer (as Joe Cates)
    • 1951
  • Cavalcade of Stars (1949)
    Cavalcade of Stars
    7.7
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1949–1952

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Joe Cates
  • Born
    • August 10, 1924
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • October 10, 1998
    • New York City, New York, USA(complications from leukemia)
  • Spouses
      Dr. Aylin RadomisliJune 14, 1987 - January 17, 1995 (her death)
  • Children
    • Phoebe Cates
  • Relatives
      Owen Kline(Grandchild)
  • Other works
    In 1971 he produced an unsold sitcom pilot for ABC called "Annie." It starred Anne Meara as a middle-aged woman who tries to find herself while living with her parents.

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Father of actress Phoebe Cates, Valerie Cates and Alexandra Cates.
  • Nickname
    • Joe
  • Salaries
      Stage Show
      (1954)
      $500 (pilot only)

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