Garry Chalmers Simpson (February 16, 1914 â€" November 19, 2011) was
an American director, writer, and producer for more than 35
years.Simpson was the first stage manager for NBC Television. He was
also known for having directing credits on The Chevrolet Tele-Theatre,
Four Star Revue, Armstrong Circle Theatre, and Mary Kay and Johnny,
the first sitcom to be broadcast on network television.Simpson was
born Garry Chalmers Simpson on February 16, 1914 in Jackson,
Mississippi. He was born to parents Robert Edwin and Edna Simpson
(née Hall). His father was an optometrist and his mother was an
editor for the local newspaper. Simpson had three brothers; Vernon,
Sidney, and Edwin.His family moved from Jackson to Denver, Colorado
when he was five years old. From there, his family moved to San Jose,
California. He graduated from San Jose High School in 1932. After
graduating high school, he served in the National Guard as a corporal
for three years. He concluded his studies at Stanford University in
1938 with a Bachelor of Arts in English and drama.
an American director, writer, and producer for more than 35
years.Simpson was the first stage manager for NBC Television. He was
also known for having directing credits on The Chevrolet Tele-Theatre,
Four Star Revue, Armstrong Circle Theatre, and Mary Kay and Johnny,
the first sitcom to be broadcast on network television.Simpson was
born Garry Chalmers Simpson on February 16, 1914 in Jackson,
Mississippi. He was born to parents Robert Edwin and Edna Simpson
(née Hall). His father was an optometrist and his mother was an
editor for the local newspaper. Simpson had three brothers; Vernon,
Sidney, and Edwin.His family moved from Jackson to Denver, Colorado
when he was five years old. From there, his family moved to San Jose,
California. He graduated from San Jose High School in 1932. After
graduating high school, he served in the National Guard as a corporal
for three years. He concluded his studies at Stanford University in
1938 with a Bachelor of Arts in English and drama.
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