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Jessurun James Oppenheimer (November 11, 1913 – December 27, 1988) was an American radio and television writer, producer, and director. He was the producer and head writer of the CBS sitcom I Love Lucy .
Jess Oppenheimer was a prolific and influential comedy writer and producer who created and ran I Love Lucy, one of the most popular sitcoms in TV history. He also worked on radio shows, wrote for many Hollywood stars, and produced TV specials and variety shows.
- Writer, Producer, Music Department
- November 11, 1913
- Jess Oppenheimer
- December 27, 1988
Jess Oppenheimer (November 11, 1913 - December 27, 1988) Lucille Ball called Jess Oppenheimer "the brains" behind I Love Lucy (1951), and with good reason. As series creator, producer, and head writer, "Jess was the creative force behind the 'Lucy' show," confirms director William Asher.
- November 11, 1913
- December 27, 1988
Dec 30, 1988 · Jess Oppenheimer, a radio and television producer, director and writer who helped create one of television's most successful situation comedies, ''I Love Lucy,'' died of heart failure on Tuesday...
Dec 29, 1988 · Jess Oppenheimer, who created one of TV’s most popular shows, “I Love Lucy,” died of heart failure Tuesday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He was 75.
Jun 16, 2022 · Jess Oppenheimer was the creator, head writer and producer of the legendary sitcom "I Love Lucy". Learn about his life, his memoir and his legacy in this cover story by Tabby Refael.
Jun 16, 2022 · “I am firmly convinced that having some kind of serious maladjustment in childhood that gives you an offbeat slant on life is one of the most important prerequisites for a comedy writer,” Jess ...
