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==Life and career==
==Life and career==
Born in New York City to Henry Horowitz and Rose Klein, 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]] and was a bombardier instructor.<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/image/781144906/ "Miss Sylvia Block, Lt. Horowitz Marry"], ''[[San Angelo Standard-Times]]'', San Angelo, Texas, fifteenth year, number 181, 30 July 1942, page 5. {{subscription required}}</ref> In May 1943, he transferred to the bombardier school at Big Spring, Texas.<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/image/781436967/ "Transfers Made At Midland Air Field"], ''San Angelo Standard-Times'', San Angelo, Texas, sixteenth year, number 111, 21 May 1943, page 11. {{subscription required}}</ref>
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.<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/image/781144906/ "Miss Sylvia Block, Lt. Horowitz Marry"], ''[[San Angelo Standard-Times]]'', San Angelo, Texas, fifteenth year, number 181, 30 July 1942, page 5. {{subscription required}}</ref> In May 1943, he transferred to the bombardier school at [[Webb Air Force Base]] in Big Spring, Texas.<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/image/781436967/ "Transfers Made At Midland Air Field"], ''San Angelo Standard-Times'', San Angelo, Texas, sixteenth year, number 111, 21 May 1943, page 11. {{subscription required}}</ref>


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.
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.
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Ames, Walter. ''Los Angeles Times'', 17 February 1957: page 1A.</ref>
Ames, Walter. ''Los Angeles Times'', 17 February 1957: page 1A.</ref>


Heyward wrote scripts for ''[[Winky Dink and You]]'', a children's show hosted by [[Jack Barry (television personality)|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.<ref>[http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2002-04-08/news/0204080139_1_large-headed-boy-winky-dink-kit-award-winning-writer-and-producer Obituary at ''Chicago Tribune'' 8 April 2002] accessed 27 February 2014</ref>
Heyward wrote scripts for ''[[Winky Dink and You]]'', a children's show hosted by [[Jack Barry (television personality)|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.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140302233830/http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2002-04-08/news/0204080139_1_large-headed-boy-winky-dink-kit-award-winning-writer-and-producer Obituary at ''Chicago Tribune'' 8 April 2002] accessed 27 February 2014</ref>


He worked on ''[[The Dick Clark Show]]'' (1960) as a writer and producer.<ref>Teen-Agers' Dreamboat: Richard Wagstaff Clark, ''The New York Times'', 5 March 1960: page 40.</ref>
He worked on ''[[The Dick Clark Show]]'' (1960) as a writer and producer.<ref>Teen-Agers' Dreamboat: Richard Wagstaff Clark, ''The New York Times'', 5 March 1960: page 40.</ref>
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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.
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 (film)|Pajama Party]]'' (1964), one of many [[Beach Party film]]s 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.<ref>Tide Running Out for Beach Films, In for Protest Movies
Heyward's first credit for American International Pictures was ''[[Pajama Party (film)|Pajama Party]]'' (1964), one of many [[Beach Party film]]s made by the company.<ref>{{cite magazine|access-date=11 December 2024|first=Stephen|last=Vagg|magazine=Filmink|date=9 December 2024|url=https://www.filmink.com.au/beach-party-movies-part-2-the-boom/|title=Beach Party Movies Part 2: The Boom}}</ref> 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.<ref>Tide Running Out for Beach Films, In for Protest Movies Thomas, Bob. Los Angeles Times 12 Feb 1966: b7.</ref><ref>When in Rome, Don't Give Up: Schizophrenic Roman Holiday Champlin, Charles. Los Angeles Times 26 June 1966: b1.</ref>
Thomas, Bob. Los Angeles Times 12 Feb 1966: b7.</ref><ref>When in Rome, Don't Give Up: Schizophrenic Roman Holiday
Champlin, Charles. Los Angeles Times 26 June 1966: b1.</ref>


==Head of American International Pictures London==
==Head of American International Pictures London==
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 [[Cinema of the United Kingdom|British]] films from 1967–1972, 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 (film)|Witchfinder General]]'' (1968), ''[[The Abominable Dr. Phibes]]'' (1971), and ''[[Dr. Phibes Rises Again]]'' (1972), all starring [[Vincent Price]]. He left AIP in 1972.<ref>HEYWARD, HESSLER TO FILM 'NURSES'
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 [[Cinema of the United Kingdom|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 (director)|Michael Reeves]]'s ''[[Witchfinder General (film)|Witchfinder General]]'' (1968), ''[[The Abominable Dr. Phibes]]'' (1971), and ''[[Dr. Phibes Rises Again]]'' (1972), all starring [[Vincent Price]]. He left AIP in 1972.<ref>HEYWARD, HESSLER TO FILM 'NURSES'
Variety; Los Angeles Vol. 268, Issues 11,</ref>
Variety; Los Angeles Vol. 268, Issues 11,</ref>


==Later years with [[Four Star Television|Four Star International]] and [[Hanna-Barbera]]==
==Later years with [[Four Star Television|Four Star International]] and [[Hanna-Barbera]]==
After his AIP days, Heyward served as Vice President of Development for [[Four Star Television|Four Star International]] while it was led by David Charnay.<ref>[https://variety.com/2002/scene/people-news/david-charnay-1117873977/ Obituary] at [[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] 7 October 2002 accessed 28 January 2017</ref> While Heyward was with Charnay, he gained the vital leadership experience and contacts to then become a Senior Vice President for [[Hanna-Barbera]],<ref>[https://variety.com/2002/scene/people-news/louis-deke-heyward-1117864919/ Obituary] at [[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] 4 April 2002 accessed 26 February 2019</ref> where he was in charge of live programming and movies of the week.<ref>[http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2002-04-08/news/0204070281_1_york-based-tv-programs-interactive-tv-show-winky-dink-kit Obituary at ''Sun Sentinel'' 4 April 2002] accessed 27 February 2014</ref><ref>Agronsky to Host Political Series
After his AIP days, Heyward served as Vice President of Development for [[Four Star Television|Four Star International]] while it was led by David Charnay.<ref>[https://variety.com/2002/scene/people-news/david-charnay-1117873977/ Obituary] at [[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] 7 October 2002 accessed 28 January 2017</ref> While Heyward was with Charnay, he gained the vital leadership experience and contacts to then become a Senior Vice President for [[Hanna-Barbera]],<ref>[https://variety.com/2002/scene/people-news/louis-deke-heyward-1117864919/ Obituary] at [[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] 4 April 2002 accessed 26 February 2019</ref> where he was in charge of live programming and movies of the week.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140303061642/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2002-04-08/news/0204070281_1_york-based-tv-programs-interactive-tv-show-winky-dink-kit Obituary at ''Sun Sentinel'' 4 April 2002] accessed 27 February 2014</ref><ref>Agronsky to Host Political Series
Margulies, Lee. Los Angeles Times 15 April 1977: g29.</ref>
Margulies, Lee. Los Angeles Times 15 April 1977: g29.</ref>


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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Heyward died of [[pneumonia]] on March 26, 2002 in Los Angeles.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85063663/the-los-angeles-times/ |title=Louis Heyward, 81; Created ''Winky Dink'' |work=[[The Los Angeles Times]] |last=McLellan |first=Dennis |via=Newspapers.com |date=April 7, 2002 |access-date=April 2, 2022}}</ref>
Heyward died of [[pneumonia]] on March 26, 2002, in Los Angeles.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85063663/the-los-angeles-times/ |title=Louis Heyward, 81; Created ''Winky Dink'' |work=[[The Los Angeles Times]] |last=McLellan |first=Dennis |via=Newspapers.com |date=April 7, 2002 |access-date=April 2, 2022}}</ref>


He was survived by a wife, Sandra, children Patti and Andy, and three grandchildren, Robert, Michael, and Bianca.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.filmreference.com/film/1/Andy-Heyward.html |title=Andy Heyward Biography |work=Film Reference|accessdate=January 28, 2017 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.c21media.net/heywards-way/ "Heyward’s way", ''C21 Media'' 17 April 2012] accessed 27 February 2014</ref> [[Andy Heyward|Andy]] was known as the chairman and chief executive officer of animation studio, [[DiC Entertainment]], until its June 20, 2008 acquisition by<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thecookiejarcompany.com/news2.php?id=127 |title=COOKIE JAR AND DIC ENTERTAINMENT TO MERGE, CREATING INDEPENDENT GLOBAL CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATION POWERHOUSE |work=Cookie Jar Group |date=June 20, 2008|accessdate=February 15, 2009}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> and subsequent folding into<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thecookiejarcompany.com/news2.php?id=130 |title=COOKIE JAR ENTERTAINMENT EXPANDS BRAND PORTFOLIO, TALENT AND GLOBAL REACH WITH CLOSING OF DIC TRANSACTION |work=Cookie Jar Group |date=July 23, 2008 |accessdate=February 15, 2009}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> [[Cookie Jar Group]].<ref>[http://www.c21media.net/heywards-way/ "Heyward’s way", ''C21 Media'' 17 April 2012] accessed 27 February 2014</ref>
He was survived by a wife, Sandra, children Patti and Andy, and three grandchildren, Robert, Michael, and Bianca.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.filmreference.com/film/1/Andy-Heyward.html |title=Andy Heyward Biography |work=Film Reference|accessdate=January 28, 2017 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.c21media.net/heywards-way/ "Heyward's way", ''C21 Media'' 17 April 2012] accessed 27 February 2014</ref> [[Andy Heyward|Andy]] was known as the chairman and chief executive officer of animation studio, [[DiC Entertainment]], until its June 20, 2008, acquisition by<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thecookiejarcompany.com/news2.php?id=127 |title=COOKIE JAR AND DIC ENTERTAINMENT TO MERGE, CREATING INDEPENDENT GLOBAL CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATION POWERHOUSE |work=Cookie Jar Group |date=June 20, 2008|accessdate=February 15, 2009}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> and subsequent folding into<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thecookiejarcompany.com/news2.php?id=130 |title=COOKIE JAR ENTERTAINMENT EXPANDS BRAND PORTFOLIO, TALENT AND GLOBAL REACH WITH CLOSING OF DIC TRANSACTION |work=Cookie Jar Group |date=July 23, 2008 |accessdate=February 15, 2009}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> [[Cookie Jar Group]].<ref>[http://www.c21media.net/heywards-way/ "Heyward's way", ''C21 Media'' 17 April 2012] accessed 27 February 2014</ref>


==Select filmography==
==Select filmography==

Latest revision as of 12:42, 11 December 2024

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

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

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

Life and career

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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

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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

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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.[8] 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.[9][10]

Head of American International Pictures London

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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.[11]

Later years with Four Star International and Hanna-Barbera

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After his AIP days, Heyward served as Vice President of Development for Four Star International while it was led by David Charnay.[12] While Heyward was with Charnay, he gained the vital leadership experience and contacts to then become a Senior Vice President for Hanna-Barbera,[13] where he was in charge of live programming and movies of the week.[14][15]

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

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Heyward died of pneumonia on March 26, 2002, in Los Angeles.[16]

He was survived by a wife, Sandra, children Patti and Andy, and three grandchildren, Robert, Michael, and Bianca.[17][18] Andy was known as the chairman and chief executive officer of animation studio, DiC Entertainment, until its June 20, 2008, acquisition by[19] and subsequent folding into[20] Cookie Jar Group.[21]

Select filmography

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

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Novels

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  • Grandpa and the Girls (1960)[22]
  • My Son the Doctor (1963)[23]

References

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  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. ^ Vagg, Stephen (December 9, 2024). "Beach Party Movies Part 2: The Boom". Filmink. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  9. ^ Tide Running Out for Beach Films, In for Protest Movies Thomas, Bob. Los Angeles Times 12 Feb 1966: b7.
  10. ^ When in Rome, Don't Give Up: Schizophrenic Roman Holiday Champlin, Charles. Los Angeles Times 26 June 1966: b1.
  11. ^ HEYWARD, HESSLER TO FILM 'NURSES' Variety; Los Angeles Vol. 268, Issues 11,
  12. ^ Obituary at Variety 7 October 2002 accessed 28 January 2017
  13. ^ Obituary at Variety 4 April 2002 accessed 26 February 2019
  14. ^ Obituary at Sun Sentinel 4 April 2002 accessed 27 February 2014
  15. ^ Agronsky to Host Political Series Margulies, Lee. Los Angeles Times 15 April 1977: g29.
  16. ^ McLellan, Dennis (April 7, 2002). "Louis Heyward, 81; Created Winky Dink". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  17. ^ "Andy Heyward Biography". Film Reference. Retrieved January 28, 2017.
  18. ^ "Heyward's way", C21 Media 17 April 2012 accessed 27 February 2014
  19. ^ "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]
  20. ^ "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]
  21. ^ "Heyward's way", C21 Media 17 April 2012 accessed 27 February 2014
  22. ^ Misadventures Highlight Two Tales With Eccentric Heroes Armour, Richard. Los Angeles Times 21 Feb 1960: H6.
  23. ^ Books Today: Fiction General New York Times 3 Oct 1963: 32.
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