Background
Mischer, Donald Leo was born on March 5, 1940 in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Son of Elmer Frederick and Lillian Alma.
Television director and producer
Mischer, Donald Leo was born on March 5, 1940 in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Son of Elmer Frederick and Lillian Alma.
Bachelor of Arts, University Texas, 1961; Master of Arts, University Texas, 1963.
Mischer has also produced specials with Beyoncé, Bono, Prince, Rihanna, Britney Spears, Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor, Taylor Swift, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Garth Brooks, Mary J. Blige, Elton John, Justin Timberlake, Barbra Streisand, Donna Summer, Yo Yo Ma, and Carrie Underwood, among others On December 11, 2014, Mischer received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2004, he produced the Democratic National Convention.
He was caught on microphone yelling out a profanity during the end of Cable News Network"s coverage of the convention.
After John Kerry"s acceptance speech, there were supposed to be balloons and confetti on the ground of the convention. However, Mischer was not satisfied with the results, and his displeasure was aired accidentally by Cable News Network.
Member Directors Guild American, National Academy television Arts and Sciences Governor, American Film Institute.