Don Mischer

Directing

Don Mischer

Born — Died

1940-03-05 — 2025-04-11

Place of birth

San Antonio, Texas, USA

Known for

Directing

Credits

40 titles

Donald Leo Mischer (March 5, 1940 – April 11, 2025) was an American producer and director of television and live events, and president of Don Mischer Productions. As a producer/director, his credits include the Oscars, We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial, the Kennedy Center Honors, the 100th anniversary of Carnegie Hall, Motown 25, the Super Bowl Halftime Shows (Michael Jackson, Prince, the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Tom Petty, and Bruce Springsteen), the Democratic National Convention, and the Opening Ceremonies of the 1996 Summer Olympics and 2002 Winter Olympics. Mischer has also produced specials with Beyoncé, Bono, Prince, Rihanna, Britney Spears, S…

Known for

HIStory on Film, Volume II poster
8.7

Nearly 2 hours of the short films that made HIStory... Including never before released short films.

HIStory on Film, Volume II

1997

We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial poster
4.6

A public celebration of the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America at the Lincoln Memorial and the National Mall in Washington D.C., on January 18, 2009.

We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial

2009

Baryshnikov in Hollywood poster
NR

The famed dancer encounters various characters in a busy day at work on a movie studio lot.

Baryshnikov in Hollywood

1982

Euro Disney : L'Ouverture poster
6.8

On April 11, 1992, host Jean-Pierre Foucault and singer David Hallyday presented an exceptional evening live on TF1 from 8:50 p.m. to 11 p.m., to celebrate the inauguration of Euro Disney Resort. Euro Disney L'Ouverture was broadcast worldwide for the occasion, giving this media event its international character (CBS in the United States). Numerous concerts were organized and many images presenting the places (Disneyland Park, the rest of the Resort and its future expansion plans) were broadcast.

Euro Disney : L'Ouverture

1992

The Shirley MacLaine Show poster
10.0

Shirley MacLaine in concert, featuring highlights from her films like Sweet Charity and Irma La Douce. There's also a dramatic reading from The Turning Point and an entertaining illustration of how the styles of some of her famed choreographers differ.

The Shirley MacLaine Show

1985

Eddie Murphy: One Night Only poster
6.0

Eddie Murphy: One Night Only pays homage to Murphy's journey from a 15-year-old aspiring comedian, through the record-breaking Raw, which remains the highest grossing stand-up film of all time and featuring his indelible characters and impressions from Saturday Night Live including Buckwheat, Gumby, Mr. Robinson and James Brown.

Eddie Murphy: One Night Only

2012

Behind the camera

HIStory on Film, Volume II poster
8.7

Nearly 2 hours of the short films that made HIStory... Including never before released short films.

HIStory on Film, Volume II

1997

HIStory on Film, Volume II poster
8.7

Nearly 2 hours of the short films that made HIStory... Including never before released short films.

HIStory on Film, Volume II

1997

We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial poster
4.6

A public celebration of the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America at the Lincoln Memorial and the National Mall in Washington D.C., on January 18, 2009.

We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial

2009

Baryshnikov in Hollywood poster
NR

The famed dancer encounters various characters in a busy day at work on a movie studio lot.

Baryshnikov in Hollywood

1982

Baryshnikov in Hollywood poster
NR

The famed dancer encounters various characters in a busy day at work on a movie studio lot.

Baryshnikov in Hollywood

1982

Euro Disney : L'Ouverture poster
6.8

On April 11, 1992, host Jean-Pierre Foucault and singer David Hallyday presented an exceptional evening live on TF1 from 8:50 p.m. to 11 p.m., to celebrate the inauguration of Euro Disney Resort. Euro Disney L'Ouverture was broadcast worldwide for the occasion, giving this media event its international character (CBS in the United States). Numerous concerts were organized and many images presenting the places (Disneyland Park, the rest of the Resort and its future expansion plans) were broadcast.

Euro Disney : L'Ouverture

1992

The Shirley MacLaine Show poster
10.0

Shirley MacLaine in concert, featuring highlights from her films like Sweet Charity and Irma La Douce. There's also a dramatic reading from The Turning Point and an entertaining illustration of how the styles of some of her famed choreographers differ.

The Shirley MacLaine Show

1985

Eddie Murphy: One Night Only poster
6.0

Eddie Murphy: One Night Only pays homage to Murphy's journey from a 15-year-old aspiring comedian, through the record-breaking Raw, which remains the highest grossing stand-up film of all time and featuring his indelible characters and impressions from Saturday Night Live including Buckwheat, Gumby, Mr. Robinson and James Brown.

Eddie Murphy: One Night Only

2012

The Best of Times poster
5.7

This ABC pilot starred seven teenagers in an '80s-style laugh-in. It told the light and dark side of teenage thoughts with dancing and singing added in for color.

The Best of Times

1981

The Best of Times poster
5.7

This ABC pilot starred seven teenagers in an '80s-style laugh-in. It told the light and dark side of teenage thoughts with dancing and singing added in for color.

The Best of Times

1981

The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There poster
NR

The NBC All Star Hour (1985) was a one-hour primetime television special that brought together stars from NBC’s biggest shows of the mid-1980s, blending comedy, music, and variety performances into a network showcase.

The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There

1985

Barbra Streisand: Timeless - Live in Concert poster
8.3

Timeless: Live in Concert, recorded at her Las Vegas show on New Year's Eve 1999, takes as its subject the star herself. It opens with a dramatization of her first, amateur recording session, with young Lauren Frost playing a part described in the credits as "Young Girl," though Streisand later refers to her as "mini-me." Frost doesn't get too far before being joined by Streisand herself on a stirring version of "Something's Coming" from West Side Story. The rest of "Act One" traces Streisand's career from her club days to her movie performances. "Act Two" has less of a narrative structure, though it is equally autobiographical, with Streisand displaying and commenting on videos of herself performing with other stars and building up to the stroke of midnight with a combination of old, recent, and new specially written songs. At 57 that night, Streisand remains in good voice.

Barbra Streisand: Timeless - Live in Concert

2001

Barbra Streisand: Timeless - Live in Concert poster
8.3

Timeless: Live in Concert, recorded at her Las Vegas show on New Year's Eve 1999, takes as its subject the star herself. It opens with a dramatization of her first, amateur recording session, with young Lauren Frost playing a part described in the credits as "Young Girl," though Streisand later refers to her as "mini-me." Frost doesn't get too far before being joined by Streisand herself on a stirring version of "Something's Coming" from West Side Story. The rest of "Act One" traces Streisand's career from her club days to her movie performances. "Act Two" has less of a narrative structure, though it is equally autobiographical, with Streisand displaying and commenting on videos of herself performing with other stars and building up to the stroke of midnight with a combination of old, recent, and new specially written songs. At 57 that night, Streisand remains in good voice.

Barbra Streisand: Timeless - Live in Concert

2001

The Please Watch the Jon Lovitz Special, Live! poster
7.0

A half-hour parody special in the style of Playhouse 90, starring comedian and SNL veteran Jon Lovitz.

The Please Watch the Jon Lovitz Special, Live!

1992

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson poster
6.8

While the Muppets prepare a tribute to the late Jim Henson, they learn about the life and career of the renowned puppeteer/film maker.

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

1990

An Evening with Robin Williams poster
7.3

Declared to be the funniest Robin Williams video made, this is a don't-miss comedy.

An Evening with Robin Williams

1983

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8.5

Cher hosts this retrospective about her life and career with former partner and husband, Sonny Bono.

Sonny & Me: Cher Remembers

1998

Mickey's 90th Spectacular poster
8.2

A star-studded lineup of music, film and television stars will join the celebration of Mickey Mouse on Mickey's 90th Spectacular. The two-hour television event honoring 90 years of the internationally beloved character will feature appearances by actress, activist and mom Kristen Bell (Disney's Frozen), actress and Hollywood Records/Republic Records recording artist Sofia Carson (Disney's Descendants, Freeform's upcoming Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists), two-time Emmy® Award-winning actor Tony Hale (Veep, Arrested Development), and actress Sarah Hyland (ABC's Modern Family), as well as special musical performances by Josh Groban, NCT 127, Leslie Odom Jr., Meghan Trainor and Zac Brown Band. Mr. Iger will make a special appearance during the evening's festivities.

Mickey's 90th Spectacular

2018

Goldie and Liza Together poster
8.2

Academy Award winning superstars Goldie Hawn and Liza Minnelli perform together in a variety special that includes hits like "YMCA" and "Bad Girls."

Goldie and Liza Together

1980

Ain't Misbehavin' poster
8.3

Ain't Misbehavin' is the televised version of the 1978 Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation celebrating the music, life and times of Thomas "Fats" Waller — featuring 29 songs written or inspired by him. The telecast won Emmy Awards for Nell Carter and André De Shields.

Ain't Misbehavin'

1982

Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever poster
8.7

Television special taped before a live studio audience at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California on March 25, 1983, and broadcast on NBC on May 16. Highlights include Michael Jackson's performance of "Billie Jean", a Temptations/Four Tops "battle of the bands", Marvin Gaye's inspired speech about black music history and his memorable performance of "What's Going On", and a Jackson 5 reunion. This performance is noted for Michael Jackson debuting his signature moonwalk.

Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever

1983

Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever poster
8.7

Television special taped before a live studio audience at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California on March 25, 1983, and broadcast on NBC on May 16. Highlights include Michael Jackson's performance of "Billie Jean", a Temptations/Four Tops "battle of the bands", Marvin Gaye's inspired speech about black music history and his memorable performance of "What's Going On", and a Jackson 5 reunion. This performance is noted for Michael Jackson debuting his signature moonwalk.

Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever

1983

The Best of Disney: 50 Years of Magic poster
7.7

Celebrities salute Disney Studios' 50th year in Burbank, California.

The Best of Disney: 50 Years of Magic

1991

The Donna Summer Special poster
10.0

A variety special that showcased the musical talents of singer and actress Donna Summer.

The Donna Summer Special

1980

Barbara Mandrell's Christmas: A Family Reunion poster
NR

Barbara Mandrell, her sisters Irlene and Louise Mandrell, and their families join together for a program of Christmas music with a country flair.

Barbara Mandrell's Christmas: A Family Reunion

1986

Barbara Mandrell's Christmas: A Family Reunion poster
NR

Barbara Mandrell, her sisters Irlene and Louise Mandrell, and their families join together for a program of Christmas music with a country flair.

Barbara Mandrell's Christmas: A Family Reunion

1986

James Taylor | One Man Band poster
NR

James Taylor's "One Man Band," a new CD/DVD set of live recordings and the stories behind the songs. The set list is drawn from Taylor's recent concerts at the Colonial Theatre in the Berkshires and features new performances from some of the iconic singer/songwriter's most beloved recordings including "Something in the Way," "Carolina in my Mind," and "Fire and Rain," interspersed with Taylor's insightful and humorous anecdotes on the inspiration for the songs.

James Taylor | One Man Band

2007

James Taylor | One Man Band poster
NR

James Taylor's "One Man Band," a new CD/DVD set of live recordings and the stories behind the songs. The set list is drawn from Taylor's recent concerts at the Colonial Theatre in the Berkshires and features new performances from some of the iconic singer/songwriter's most beloved recordings including "Something in the Way," "Carolina in my Mind," and "Fire and Rain," interspersed with Taylor's insightful and humorous anecdotes on the inspiration for the songs.

James Taylor | One Man Band

2007

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NR

A primetime TV concert special celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo Theater with Motown legends.

Motown Returns to the Apollo

1985

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NR

A primetime TV concert special celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo Theater with Motown legends.

Motown Returns to the Apollo

1985

Eagles: The Broadcast Collection poster
NR

Featuring almost 2 hours of Eagles live performances recorded during 1973 and 1974, in the first stage of the band's career. Kicking off with a lengthy set the group played at Holland's Popgala Festival on March 10th 1973, a one-off gig the Eagles gave in Europe that spring. The following year they performed in front of the cameras for Don Kirshner's Rock Concert programme, recorded in LA on 19/07/74, a show for which they were joined by old friends Linda Ronstadt and Jackson Browne for a few numbers. Voorburg, Netherlands, 10/03/73 (11 songs) Los Angeles, CA, 19/07/74 (14 songs)

Eagles: The Broadcast Collection

1974

The Grand Opening of Euro Disneyland poster
7.3

On April 11, 1992, The Grand Opening of Euro Disney aired on CBS, offering viewers a spectacular, entertainment-filled evening as well as a special “sneak preview” of the Euro Disney Theme Park and Resort. The special was simulcast live across Europe in five languages and broadcast later the same day in the United States. Each country’s customized broadcast was hosted by popular local celebrities, introducing entertainers from their own countries.

The Grand Opening of Euro Disneyland

1992

Atlanta 1996: Games of the XXVI Olympiad - Opening Ceremony poster
NR

Live coverage of the opening ceremony of the 1996 Summer Olympics which took place in the evening on Friday 19 July in the Centennial Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, United States.

Atlanta 1996: Games of the XXVI Olympiad - Opening Ceremony

1996

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NR

In her very own NBC TV special, Nell Carter performs alongside special guests Harry Anderson, Phylicia Rashad and the Four Tops.

Nell Carter... Never Too Old to Dream

1986

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NR

In her very own NBC TV special, Nell Carter performs alongside special guests Harry Anderson, Phylicia Rashad and the Four Tops.

Nell Carter... Never Too Old to Dream

1986

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NR

A TV special honoring Bob Hope on his 90th birthday.

Bob Hope: The First 90 Years

1993

The 3rd Barry Manilow Special poster
7.7

Manilow's third special include hits, skits, and a special appearance by John Denver.

The 3rd Barry Manilow Special

1979

Lynda Carter: Body and Soul poster
10.0

Lynda Carter's fifth musical TV special, with guest stars Eddie Rabbitt and Ben Vereen.

Lynda Carter: Body and Soul

1984

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7.0

In this television special, after wrapping up a concert tour and missing their flights home, The Pointer Sisters decide to spend a night on the town in Los Angeles.

The Pointer Sisters: Up All Nite

1987

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7.0

In this television special, after wrapping up a concert tour and missing their flights home, The Pointer Sisters decide to spend a night on the town in Los Angeles.

The Pointer Sisters: Up All Nite

1987