Explorations Speaker Terry Hughes
Terry Hughes was Head of BBC TV Variety during what has been described as the ‘golden years’. In this capacity he oversaw production of such shows as “Morecame & Wise”, “The Two Ronnies”, “Mike Yarwood”, “The Generation Game” and “Dick Emery”. As Producer and Director of “The Two Ronnies” he received seven British Academy Film & Television Award Nominations and one win. He also produced and directed shows with Barry Humphries; he is especially proud of the acclaimed “Ripping Yarns” written by and starring Michael Palin. In 1980 Mr. Hughes and his family moved to Los Angeles where he soon became one of the premier producers and directors of hit situation comedies. These include “The Golden Girls” (for which he received six Emmy nominations and two golden statues). He went on to direct John Lithgow in “3rd Rock from the Sun” (receiving another Emmy nomination) and episodes of the long running show “Friends”. He also directed the pilot episodes of the hit shows “Blossom” and “That 70’s Show”. Mr. Hughes has also directed many musicals for TV including “Sweeney Todd” (another Emmy Award), “Sunday in the Park with George”, “Barnum” with Michael Crawford and “Mrs. Santa Claus” starring Angela Lansbury. He also directed the feature films “The Butcher’s Wife” starring Demi Moore and “Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl”. For the stage he directed “The Two Ronnies” at the London Palladium.
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