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Edgar J. Scherick (October 16, 1924 – December 2, 2002) was one of the most prolific producers of television miniseries, made-for-television films, and theatrical motion pictures. Scherick was born in New York City, New York, the son of Jennie (née Friedman) and Jacob J. Scherick. Widely credited as a pioneer in network sports broadcasting, Scherick served as Vice President of Programming for the ABC Television Network, where he created the television program ABC's Wide World of Sports. He is also the producer or executive producer of 75 theatrical films, television movies, and... MORE

Edgar J. Scherick (October 16, 1924 – December 2, 2002) was one of the most prolific producers of television miniseries, made-for-television films, and theatrical motion pictures. Scherick was born in New York City, New York, the son of Jennie (née Friedman) and Jacob J. Scherick. Widely credited as a pioneer in network sports broadcasting, Scherick served as Vice President of Programming for the ABC Television Network, where he created the television program ABC's Wide World of Sports. He is also the producer or executive producer of 75 theatrical films, television movies, and mini-series. Scherick's television body of work includes 6 Emmy nominations and one winning Emmy: Also served as chair of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' Hall of Fame beginning in 1988. Some well-known titles produced by Scherick include: LESS