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David Moessinger(1930-2018)

  • Producer
  • Writer
  • Director
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David Moessinger was born on 6 May 1930 in Bethlehem, New York, USA. He was a producer and writer, known for Quincy, M.E. (1976), Simon & Simon (1981) and In the Heat of the Night (1988). He was married to Jeri Taylor and Midge Ware. He died on 26 October 2018.
BornMay 6, 1930
DiedOctober 26, 2018(88)
BornMay 6, 1930
DiedOctober 26, 2018(88)
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  • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
    • 2 nominations total

Known for

Quincy, M.E. (1976)
Quincy, M.E.
7.3
TV Series
  • Producer
Gerald McRaney and Jameson Parker in Simon & Simon (1981)
Simon & Simon
7.0
TV Series
  • Producer
Carroll O'Connor in In the Heat of the Night (1988)
In the Heat of the Night
7.6
TV Series
  • Producer
Angela Lansbury in Murder, She Wrote (1984)
Murder, She Wrote
7.2
TV Series
  • Producer

Credits

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Producer



  • Chuck Norris in Walker, Texas Ranger (1993)
    Walker, Texas Ranger
    5.7
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 1993
  • Angela Lansbury in Murder, She Wrote (1984)
    Murder, She Wrote
    7.2
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 1991–1992
  • William Conrad and Joe Penny in Jake and the Fatman (1987)
    Jake and the Fatman
    6.4
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 1989–1990
  • Carroll O'Connor in In the Heat of the Night (1988)
    In the Heat of the Night
    7.6
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 1988–1989
  • Gerald McRaney and Jameson Parker in Simon & Simon (1981)
    Simon & Simon
    7.0
    TV Series
    • supervising producer
    • 1986–1988
  • Blue Thunder (1984)
    Blue Thunder
    6.1
    TV Series
    • co-executive producer
    • executive producer
    • 1984
  • Quincy, M.E. (1976)
    Quincy, M.E.
    7.3
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 1980–1983
  • Mariette Hartley and Paula Prentiss in M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (1983)
    M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers
    6.0
    TV Movie
    • executive producer
    • 1983

Writer



  • Angela Lansbury in Murder, She Wrote (1984)
    Murder, She Wrote
    7.2
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1991–1992
  • William Conrad and Joe Penny in Jake and the Fatman (1987)
    Jake and the Fatman
    6.4
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1989–1990
  • Carroll O'Connor in In the Heat of the Night (1988)
    In the Heat of the Night
    7.6
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1988–1989
  • Gerald McRaney and Jameson Parker in Simon & Simon (1981)
    Simon & Simon
    7.0
    TV Series
    • written by
    • teleplay
    • story
    • 1986–1988
  • Blue Thunder (1984)
    Blue Thunder
    6.1
    TV Series
    • teleplay
    • 1984
  • Quincy, M.E. (1976)
    Quincy, M.E.
    7.3
    TV Series
    • writer
    • teleplay
    • story
    • 1977–1983
  • The Best Little Girl in the World (1981)
    The Best Little Girl in the World
    6.3
    TV Movie
    • teleplay
    • 1981
  • Angie Dickinson in Police Woman (1974)
    Police Woman
    6.6
    TV Series
    • written by
    • teleplay
    • 1975–1978
  • Serpico (1976)
    Serpico
    6.7
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1976
  • Mobile Two
    6.1
    TV Movie
    • written by
    • 1975
  • Robert Forster, David Birney, and Richard E. Kalk in Police Story (1973)
    Police Story
    7.5
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1975
  • Apple's Way (1974)
    Apple's Way
    6.5
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1974
  • Insight (1960)
    Insight
    7.5
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1966–1974
  • The Magician (1973)
    The Magician
    7.5
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1974
  • Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969)
    Marcus Welby, M.D.
    7.0
    TV Series
    • writer
    • teleplay by
    • written by ...
    • 1970–1973

Director



  • Angela Lansbury in Murder, She Wrote (1984)
    Murder, She Wrote
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1991–1992
  • Tom Bosley and Tracy Nelson in Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery (1987)
    Father Dowling Mysteries
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1991
  • Carroll O'Connor in In the Heat of the Night (1988)
    In the Heat of the Night
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1989
  • Gerald McRaney and Jameson Parker in Simon & Simon (1981)
    Simon & Simon
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1987–1988
  • Quincy, M.E. (1976)
    Quincy, M.E.
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1977–1983
  • Donna Mills, Joan Van Ark, Michele Lee, Constance McCashin, John Pleshette, and Ted Shackelford in Knots Landing (1979)
    Knots Landing
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1980
  • Gil Gerard and Erin Gray in Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979)
    Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1979
  • Eight Is Enough (1977)
    Eight Is Enough
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1977–1979
  • Joey Aresco, Ilene Graff, and Harrison Page in Supertrain (1979)
    Supertrain
    4.5
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1979
  • Insight (1960)
    Insight
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1978
  • Kaz (1978)
    Kaz
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1978
  • Man from Atlantis (1977)
    Man from Atlantis
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1977–1978
  • Richie Brockelman, Private Eye (1978)
    Richie Brockelman, Private Eye
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1978
  • Angie Dickinson in Police Woman (1974)
    Police Woman
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1975–1978
  • Roddy McDowall, Carl Franklin, Ike Eisenmann, Jared Martin, and Katie Saylor in The Fantastic Journey (1977)
    The Fantastic Journey
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1977

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Dave Moessenger
  • Born
    • May 6, 1930
    • Bethlehem, New York, USA
  • Died
    • October 26, 2018
  • Spouses
      Jeri TaylorOctober 11, 1986 - October 26, 2018 (his death)

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    Father, with Midge Ware, of actress Amy Moessinger.

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