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Outstanding Directing For A Variety Special - 2013
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- Don Mischer
- The Oscars
- ABC
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Outstanding Directing For A Variety Special - 2012
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- Don Mischer, Director
- 84th Annual Academy Awards
- ABC
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Outstanding Special Class Programs - 2012
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- Don Mischer, Produced By
- 84th Annual Academy Awards
- ABC
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Outstanding Directing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Special - 2011
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- Don Mischer, Directed by
- 83rd Annual Academy Awards
- ABC
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Outstanding Special Class Programs - 2011
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- Don Mischer, Produced By
- 83rd Annual Academy Awards
- ABC
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Outstanding Special Class - Short-format Live-Action Entertainment Programs - 2009
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- Don Mischer, Executive Producer
- Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Super Bowl Halftime Show
- NBC
- NFL Network, White Cherry Entertainment in association with Don Mischer Productions
Outstanding Directing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Special - 2009
- Nominee>
- Don Mischer, Director
- Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Super Bowl Halftime Show
- NBC
- NFL Network, White Cherry Entertainment in association with Don Mischer Productions
Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Special - 2008
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- Don Mischer, Producer
- James Taylor: One Man Band (Great Performances)
- PBS
- Don Mischer Productions in association with James Taylor
Outstanding Special Class Program - 2007
- Nominee>
- Don Mischer, Executive Producer
- Prince Super Bowl XLI Halftime Show
- CBS
- Don Mischer Productions in association with NFL Network and White Cherry Entertainment
Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Special - 2002
- Nominee>
- Don Mischer, Executive Producer
- Opening Ceremony Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Gam
- NBC
Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Special - 1998
- Nominee>
- Don Mischer
- Christopher Reeve: A Celebration of Hope
- ABC
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Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Special - 1996
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- Don Mischer
- The Kennedy Center Honors
- CBS
- A Stevens Company Production
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Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Special - 1994
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- Don Mischer
- The Kennedy Center Honors
- CBS
- A Stevens Company Production
Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Special - 1993
- Winner>
- Don Mischer
- BOB HOPE: THE FIRST 90 YEARS
- NBC
OUTSTANDING CLASSICAL PROGRAM IN THE PERFORMING ARTS - 1991
- Nominee>
- Don Mischer
- Carnegie Hall: Live At 100
- PBS
OUTSTANDING VARIETY, MUSIC OR COMEDY PROGRAM - 1991
- Nominee>
- Don Mischer
- The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
- CBS
OUTSTANDING SPECIAL EVENTS - 1989
- Winner>
- Don Mischer
- THE 42ND ANNUAL TONY AWARDS
- CBS
OUTSTANDING VARIETY, MUSIC OR COMEDY PROGRAM - 1988
- Winner>
- Don Mischer
- Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
- CBS
OUTSTANDING VARIETY, MUSIC OR COMEDY PROGRAM - 1987
- Nominee>
- Don Mischer
- Liberty Weekend-Closing Ceremonies
- ABC
OUTSTANDING VARIETY, MUSIC OR COMEDY PROGRAM - 1987
- Winner>
- Don Mischer
- The 1987 Tony Awards
- CBS
OUTSTANDING CLASSICAL PROGRAM IN THE PERFORMING ARTS - 1987
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- Don Mischer
- Carnegie Hall: The Grand Reopening
- CBS
OUTSTANDING DIRECTING in A VARIETY OR MUSIC PROGRAM - 1985
- Nominee>
- Don Mischer
- Motown Returns to the Apollo
- NBC
OUTSTANDING VARIETY, MUSIC OR COMEDY PROGRAM - 1985
- Winner>
- Don Mischer
- Motown Returns to the Apollo
- NBC
OUTSTANDING DIRECTING in A VARIETY OR MUSIC PROGRAM - 1983
- Nominee>
- Don Mischer
- Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
- NBC
OUTSTANDING VARIETY, MUSIC OR COMEDY PROGRAM - 1983
- Winner>
- Don Mischer
- Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
- NBC
OUTSTANDING INFORMATIONAL SERIES - 1982
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- Don Mischer
- The Barbara Walters Specials
- ABC
OUTSTANDING VARIETY, MUSIC OR COMEDY PROGRAM - 1982
- Nominee>
- Don Mischer
- Baryshnikov in Hollywood
- CBS
OUTSTANDING DIRECTING in A VARIETY OR MUSIC PROGRAM - 1982
- Nominee>
- Don Mischer
- Baryshnikov in Hollywood
- CBS
Outstanding Children's Program - 1981
- Winner>
- Don Mischer
- Donahue and Kids Project Peacock
- NBC
OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT - children's programming - 1981
- Nominee>
- Don Mischer
- Donahue and Kids Project Peacock
- NBC
OUTSTANDING INFORMATIONAL SERIES - 1981
- Nominee>
- Don Mischer
- The Barbara Walters Specials
- ABC
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