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Louis M. Heyward

November 10, 2023

Not to be confused with actor Louis Hayward sometimes misspelled as Heyward.

Louis M. "Deke" Heyward[1] (born Louis Mortimere Horowitz, June 24, 1920 – March 26, 2002) was an American producer and film and television screenwriter.

Louis M. Heyward
Born
Louis Mortimere Horowitz

June 24, 1920
New York City, New York
DiedMarch 26, 2002(2002-03-26) (aged 81)
Los Angeles, California

Life and career edit

Born in New York City to Henry Horowitz and Rose Klein, Jewish immigrants from Hungary, Heyward intended to become a lawyer but started writing radio scripts part-time. He attended New York University and Brooklyn Law School. He then served in the United States Army Air Forces for six years. In 1942, he was a lieutenant stationed at Midland Army Flying School in Midland, Texas and was a bombardier instructor.[2] In May 1943, he transferred to the bombardier school at Webb Air Force Base in Big Spring, Texas.[3]

After serving in the Army Air Forces, he resumed writing for radio while working at Associated Press. He changed his last name to Heyward in 1946.

In 1947 he was appointed head of television and radio at Mogul.[4]

Writer edit

After he changed his name, he became a full-time comedy writer, providing scripts for eight seasons (1950–1958) of The Garry Moore Show. He also wrote material for The Ernie Kovacs Show, eventually becoming head writer for that series and winning a Sylvania Award for comedy writing. He was nominated for an Emmy in 1957.[5]

Heyward wrote scripts for Winky Dink and You, a children's show hosted by Jack Barry that ran on CBS from 1953 – 1957, that was created by Harry Prichett and Edwin Brit Wyckoff. The show is considered one of the first interactive TV shows.[6]

He worked on The Dick Clark Show (1960) as a writer and producer.[7]

American International Pictures edit

In the early 1960s, Heyward relocated to Los Angeles and worked various executive positions at 20th Century Fox, Music Corporation of America, and Four Star Television. His production experience at Fox and MCA and his proven penchant for comedy was noticed by James H. Nicholson of American International Pictures who asked Heyward if he was interested in writing a comedy for the studio.

Heyward's first credit for American International Pictures was Pajama Party (1964), one of many Beach Party films made by the company. Heyward would subsequently write several more similar teen-themed AIP comedies, as well as horror films and science fiction thrillers. His best known work includes Dr Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine. Heyward also began to be involved on the production side of things for AIP.[8][9]

Head of American International Pictures London edit

In 1966, Heyward was made AIP's Director of Overseas Productions, and set up a London-based office of operations in 1967. He produced several European and British films from 1967 to 1972, all co-financed by AIP with Heyward maintaining a degree of control over the various productions in order to ensure the movies were suitable for release in both the U.S. and European markets. In this capacity, he assisted in the production of some of AIP's most critically acclaimed and profitable films of that period, including Michael Reeves's Witchfinder General (1968), The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971), and Dr. Phibes Rises Again (1972), all starring Vincent Price. He left AIP in 1972.[10]

Later years with Four Star International and Hanna-Barbera edit

After his AIP days, Heyward served as Vice President of Development for Four Star International while it was led by David Charnay.[11] While Heyward was with Charnay, he gained the vital leadership experience and contacts to then become a Senior Vice President for Hanna-Barbera,[12] where he was in charge of live programming and movies of the week.[13][14]

After his time with Hanna-Barbera, Heyward became Vice President in Charge of Development for Barry & Enright Productions, a game show and TV-movie production company run by Jack Barry and Dan Enright. He served as Executive Producer of the company's popular Tic Tac Dough.

Personal life edit

Heyward died of pneumonia on March 26, 2002, in Los Angeles.[15]

He was survived by a wife, Sandra, children Patti and Andy, and three grandchildren, Robert, Michael, and Bianca.[16][17] Andy was known as the chairman and chief executive officer of animation studio, DiC Entertainment, until its June 20, 2008, acquisition by[18] and subsequent folding into[19] Cookie Jar Group.[20]

Select filmography edit

Productions Made While Executive in Charge of Production at Hanna-Barbera edit

Novels edit

  • Grandpa and the Girls (1960)[21]
  • My Son the Doctor (1963)[22]

References edit

  1. ^ "Andy Heyward Biography (1949-)".
  2. ^ "Miss Sylvia Block, Lt. Horowitz Marry", San Angelo Standard-Times, San Angelo, Texas, fifteenth year, number 181, 30 July 1942, page 5. (subscription required)
  3. ^ "Transfers Made At Midland Air Field", San Angelo Standard-Times, San Angelo, Texas, sixteenth year, number 111, 21 May 1943, page 11. (subscription required)
  4. ^ Advertising News and Notes: Joins Lennen & Mitchell As Plans Board Member, The New York Times, 10 November 1947: page 36.
  5. ^ Television Picks Award Nominees: Colorcast Gives Public Industry Choices for Programs and Players Ames, Walter. Los Angeles Times, 17 February 1957: page 1A.
  6. ^ Obituary at Chicago Tribune 8 April 2002 accessed 27 February 2014
  7. ^ Teen-Agers' Dreamboat: Richard Wagstaff Clark, The New York Times, 5 March 1960: page 40.
  8. ^ Tide Running Out for Beach Films, In for Protest Movies Thomas, Bob. Los Angeles Times 12 Feb 1966: b7.
  9. ^ When in Rome, Don't Give Up: Schizophrenic Roman Holiday Champlin, Charles. Los Angeles Times 26 June 1966: b1.
  10. ^ HEYWARD, HESSLER TO FILM 'NURSES' Variety; Los Angeles Vol. 268, Issues 11,
  11. ^ Obituary at Variety 7 October 2002 accessed 28 January 2017
  12. ^ Obituary at Variety 4 April 2002 accessed 26 February 2019
  13. ^ Obituary at Sun Sentinel 4 April 2002 accessed 27 February 2014
  14. ^ Agronsky to Host Political Series Margulies, Lee. Los Angeles Times 15 April 1977: g29.
  15. ^ McLellan, Dennis (April 7, 2002). "Louis Heyward, 81; Created Winky Dink". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  16. ^ "Andy Heyward Biography". Film Reference. Retrieved January 28, 2017.
  17. ^ "Heyward's way", C21 Media 17 April 2012 accessed 27 February 2014
  18. ^ "COOKIE JAR AND DIC ENTERTAINMENT TO MERGE, CREATING INDEPENDENT GLOBAL CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATION POWERHOUSE". Cookie Jar Group. June 20, 2008. Retrieved February 15, 2009.[dead link]
  19. ^ "COOKIE JAR ENTERTAINMENT EXPANDS BRAND PORTFOLIO, TALENT AND GLOBAL REACH WITH CLOSING OF DIC TRANSACTION". Cookie Jar Group. July 23, 2008. Retrieved February 15, 2009.[dead link]
  20. ^ "Heyward's way", C21 Media 17 April 2012 accessed 27 February 2014
  21. ^ Misadventures Highlight Two Tales With Eccentric Heroes Armour, Richard. Los Angeles Times 21 Feb 1960: H6.
  22. ^ Books Today: Fiction General New York Times 3 Oct 1963: 32.

External links edit

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Not to be confused with actor Louis Hayward sometimes misspelled as Heyward Louis M Deke Heyward 1 born Louis Mortimere Horowitz June 24 1920 March 26 2002 was an American producer and film and television screenwriter Louis M HeywardBornLouis Mortimere HorowitzJune 24 1920New York City New YorkDiedMarch 26 2002 2002 03 26 aged 81 Los Angeles California Contents 1 Life and career 1 1 Writer 2 American International Pictures 3 Head of American International Pictures London 4 Later years with Four Star International and Hanna Barbera 5 Personal life 6 Select filmography 6 1 Productions Made While Executive in Charge of Production at Hanna Barbera 6 2 Novels 7 References 8 External linksLife and career editBorn in New York City to Henry Horowitz and Rose Klein Jewish immigrants from Hungary Heyward intended to become a lawyer but started writing radio scripts part time He attended New York University and Brooklyn Law School He then served in the United States Army Air Forces for six years In 1942 he was a lieutenant stationed at Midland Army Flying School in Midland Texas and was a bombardier instructor 2 In May 1943 he transferred to the bombardier school at Webb Air Force Base in Big Spring Texas 3 After serving in the Army Air Forces he resumed writing for radio while working at Associated Press He changed his last name to Heyward in 1946 In 1947 he was appointed head of television and radio at Mogul 4 Writer edit After he changed his name he became a full time comedy writer providing scripts for eight seasons 1950 1958 of The Garry Moore Show He also wrote material for The Ernie Kovacs Show eventually becoming head writer for that series and winning a Sylvania Award for comedy writing He was nominated for an Emmy in 1957 5 Heyward wrote scripts for Winky Dink and You a children s show hosted by Jack Barry that ran on CBS from 1953 1957 that was created by Harry Prichett and Edwin Brit Wyckoff The show is considered one of the first interactive TV shows 6 He worked on The Dick Clark Show 1960 as a writer and producer 7 American International Pictures editIn the early 1960s Heyward relocated to Los Angeles and worked various executive positions at 20th Century Fox Music Corporation of America and Four Star Television His production experience at Fox and MCA and his proven penchant for comedy was noticed by James H Nicholson of American International Pictures who asked Heyward if he was interested in writing a comedy for the studio Heyward s first credit for American International Pictures was Pajama Party 1964 one of many Beach Party films made by the company Heyward would subsequently write several more similar teen themed AIP comedies as well as horror films and science fiction thrillers His best known work includes Dr Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine Heyward also began to be involved on the production side of things for AIP 8 9 Head of American International Pictures London editIn 1966 Heyward was made AIP s Director of Overseas Productions and set up a London based office of operations in 1967 He produced several European and British films from 1967 to 1972 all co financed by AIP with Heyward maintaining a degree of control over the various productions in order to ensure the movies were suitable for release in both the U S and European markets In this capacity he assisted in the production of some of AIP s most critically acclaimed and profitable films of that period including Michael Reeves s Witchfinder General 1968 The Abominable Dr Phibes 1971 and Dr Phibes Rises Again 1972 all starring Vincent Price He left AIP in 1972 10 Later years with Four Star International and Hanna Barbera editAfter his AIP days Heyward served as Vice President of Development for Four Star International while it was led by David Charnay 11 While Heyward was with Charnay he gained the vital leadership experience and contacts to then become a Senior Vice President for Hanna Barbera 12 where he was in charge of live programming and movies of the week 13 14 After his time with Hanna Barbera Heyward became Vice President in Charge of Development for Barry amp Enright Productions a game show and TV movie production company run by Jack Barry and Dan Enright He served as Executive Producer of the company s popular Tic Tac Dough Personal life editHeyward died of pneumonia on March 26 2002 in Los Angeles 15 He was survived by a wife Sandra children Patti and Andy and three grandchildren Robert Michael and Bianca 16 17 Andy was known as the chairman and chief executive officer of animation studio DiC Entertainment until its June 20 2008 acquisition by 18 and subsequent folding into 19 Cookie Jar Group 20 Select filmography editThe Garry Moore Show 1950s TV series writer Winky Dink and You 1950s TV series writer The Ernie Kovacs Show 1950s TV series writer producer The Big Fun Carnival 1957 writer producer 77 Sunset Strip TV series writer The Dick Clark Show 1959 TV series producer Pajama Party 1964 writer War Gods of the Deep 1965 writer Sergeant Deadhead 1965 writer Dr Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine 1965 writer Planet of the Vampires 1965 writer Spy in Your Eye 1965 executive producer writer Die Monster Die 1965 producer uncredited The Wild Weird World of Dr Goldfoot 1965 TV special writer producer War Italian Style 1965 executive producer Bang Bang You re Dead 1966 producer uncredited Dr Goldfoot and the Girl Bombs 1966 writer producer The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini 1966 writer The Glass Sphinx 1967 writer producer Those Fantastic Flying Fools 1967 producer uncredited House of 1 000 Dolls 1967 executive producer Witchfinder General 1968 producer writer additional scenes The Crimson Cult 1968 producer writer Rio 70 1969 producer uncredited The Oblong Box 1969 executive producer Horror House 1969 producer uncredited De Sade 1969 executive producer Scream and Scream Again 1970 executive producer The Vampire Lovers 1970 associate producer uncredited Cry of the Banshee 1970 producer Wuthering Heights 1970 executive producer Whoever Slew Auntie Roo 1970 executive producer Dagmar s Hot Pants 1971 writer The Abominable Dr Phibes 1971 producer Murdes in the Rue Morgue 1971 producer Dr Phibes Rises Again 1972 producer Tales of the Haunted 1981 TV movie writer Tic Tac Dough 1990s TV series producerProductions Made While Executive in Charge of Production at Hanna Barbera edit Yabba Dabba Doo The Happy World of Hanna Barbera 1977 documentary The Gathering 1977 TV movie All Star Comedy Ice Revue 1978 TV special Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park 1978 Legends of the Superheroes 1979 TV series C H O M P S 1979 Novels edit Grandpa and the Girls 1960 21 My Son the Doctor 1963 22 References edit Andy Heyward Biography 1949 Miss Sylvia Block Lt Horowitz Marry San Angelo Standard Times San Angelo Texas fifteenth year number 181 30 July 1942 page 5 subscription required Transfers Made At Midland Air Field San Angelo Standard Times San Angelo Texas sixteenth year number 111 21 May 1943 page 11 subscription required Advertising News and Notes Joins Lennen amp Mitchell As Plans Board Member The New York Times 10 November 1947 page 36 Television Picks Award Nominees Colorcast Gives Public Industry Choices for Programs and Players Ames Walter Los Angeles Times 17 February 1957 page 1A Obituary at Chicago Tribune 8 April 2002 accessed 27 February 2014 Teen Agers Dreamboat Richard Wagstaff Clark The New York Times 5 March 1960 page 40 Tide Running Out for Beach Films In for Protest Movies Thomas Bob Los Angeles Times 12 Feb 1966 b7 When in Rome Don t Give Up Schizophrenic Roman Holiday Champlin Charles Los Angeles Times 26 June 1966 b1 HEYWARD HESSLER TO FILM NURSES Variety Los Angeles Vol 268 Issues 11 Obituary at Variety 7 October 2002 accessed 28 January 2017 Obituary at Variety 4 April 2002 accessed 26 February 2019 Obituary at Sun Sentinel 4 April 2002 accessed 27 February 2014 Agronsky to Host Political Series Margulies Lee Los Angeles Times 15 April 1977 g29 McLellan Dennis April 7 2002 Louis Heyward 81 Created Winky Dink The Los Angeles Times Retrieved April 2 2022 via Newspapers com Andy Heyward Biography Film Reference Retrieved January 28 2017 Heyward s way C21 Media 17 April 2012 accessed 27 February 2014 COOKIE JAR AND DIC ENTERTAINMENT TO MERGE CREATING INDEPENDENT GLOBAL CHILDREN S ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATION POWERHOUSE Cookie Jar Group June 20 2008 Retrieved February 15 2009 dead link COOKIE JAR ENTERTAINMENT EXPANDS BRAND PORTFOLIO TALENT AND GLOBAL REACH WITH CLOSING OF DIC TRANSACTION Cookie Jar Group July 23 2008 Retrieved February 15 2009 dead link Heyward s way C21 Media 17 April 2012 accessed 27 February 2014 Misadventures Highlight Two Tales With Eccentric Heroes Armour Richard Los Angeles Times 21 Feb 1960 H6 Books Today Fiction General New York Times 3 Oct 1963 32 External links editLouis M Heyward at IMDb Louis M Heyward at BFI Louis M Heyward at TCMDB Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Louis M Heyward amp oldid 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