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Richard L. O'Connor

1930–2026

American film and television producer who won an Emmy and oversaw production on The Muppet Movie, On Golden Pond and Across 110th Street.

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Richard L. O'Connor was a veteran American producer whose career spanned several decades in both film and television. He earned an Emmy award for his work in television, demonstrating his impact on the small screen. In the film industry, O'Connor served as executive in charge of production on notable movies such as The Muppet Movie, the Academy Award‑winning drama On Golden Pond, and the crime drama Across 110th Street. His leadership helped bring these projects to fruition and contributed to their critical and commercial success. O'Connor passed away at the age of 96, leaving behind a legacy of influential productions that shaped popular culture.

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  1. Richard L. O’Connor, Emmy-Winning Producer, Dies at 96hollywood-reporter