George Finkel

Background

Finkel, George was born on July 29, 1936 in Paris. Came to the United States, 1936. Son of Maurice Herman and Anya (Feinblitt) Finkel.

Education

Bachelor in Speech (Radio and television), University Michigan, 1958.

Career

Television show manager, model Playboy magazine, Chicago, 1958-1960. Announcer, director Station WTVO-television, Rockford, Illinois, 1960-1962. Operations and production manager Station WFIE-television, Evansville, Indiana, 1962-1964.

Producer, director Station WFIL-television, Philadelphia, 1964-1965. Operations manager Station WPHL-television, 1965-1971. Television director/producer NBC Sports, New York City, since 1971.

Achievements

• George Finkel has been listed as a noteworthy television sports producer, director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Directors Guild American.

Interests

• Scuba diving, photography, golf, bowling.

Connections

Married Lynn Arlene Willis, August 13, 1960. Children: Michael Howard, Lori Kay.

Father:

Maurice Herman Finkel

Mother:

Anya (Feinblitt) Finkel

Spouse:

Lynn Arlene Willis

child:

Michael Howard Finkel

child:

Lori Kay Finkel