Joel Spector
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Joel Max Spector was an American theater producer and television executive active during the mid-20th century. He is best known for his contributions to Broadway productions and early television programming.[1]
Broadway productions
Spector often collaborated with the Plumstead Theatre Society, Inc.[1] His Broadway credits include:
- The Barrier (1950), a musical drama for which Spector served as a producer.
- Make a Million (1958), a play produced by Spector that ran from October 23, 1958, to July 18, 1959.
- Let It Ride! (1961), a musical comedy produced by Spector, which opened on October 12, 1961.[2]
- First Monday in October (1978), a play produced by the Plumstead Theatre Society with Spector as one of the producers..[1]
Television work
Spector is credited as a producer for several television programs, including:
- Confidential for Women (1966), a television program focusing on women's issues.
- The Alcoa Hour (1955), an anthology drama series that aired live on NBC.
- This Is Your Life (1955), a biographical television series.
- The Stingiest Man in Town (1956), a musical adaptation of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, with music by Fred Spielman and lyrics by Janice Torre. It was the first musical version of A Christmas Carol to be televised in color.
References
- ^ a b c "Joel Spector", Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved September 12, 2025
- ^ "Joel Spector:, Playbill. Retrieved September 12, 2025