Don Mischer, the Emmy-accumulating director-producer who called the shots ... live events including the Tony Awards, the Billboard Music Awards, the White House Correspondents’ Association ...

Don Mischer, 15-time Emmy-winning TV director and producer of high-profile events like the Oscars and the Olympics, died Friday at home in Los Angeles, according to multiple media reports.

“Don’s mastery of directing live events is ... He also worked on the other live events including the Tony Awards, the Billboard Music Awards, the White House Correspondents’ Association ...

Don Mischer, a prolific and acclaimed producer and director of television events including Academy Awards ceremonies, the Olympics and the Super Bowl halftime show, has died at the age of 85.