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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. Lucille Ball called Oppenheimer “the brains” behind 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.
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.
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 · What was it like to have been the son of Jess Oppenheimer? For one thing, father and son discussed a great deal related to comedy theory.
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...
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.
