Overview

• Don Mischer, a pioneering live television director with a career spanning six decades, died on April 11, 2025, at the age of 85 in Los Angeles.
• His final project, the 2025 Breakthrough Prize Ceremony, served as a symbolic capstone to his career and was completed just days before his passing.
• Mischer’s contributions to live broadcasting included directing the Oscars, Emmys, Super Bowl halftime shows, Olympic ceremonies, and other major cultural events.
• He was celebrated with numerous accolades, including 15 Emmy Awards, 10 Directors Guild of America Awards, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
• Mischer’s passion for live television was rooted in its high-stakes nature, which he described as an exhilarating and unique challenge requiring precision and creativity.