It should come as no big surprise to anyone that James Madison High School has, over the years, produced an outstanding array of graduates in many many fields….teaching, law, show business, journalism, government, literature, etc etc. Thus it was that on or about September of 1954, Joel Zwick showed up at the hallowed halls of the school to begin a trip down an amazing road. Joel decided on the field of entertainment early on, singing in a student quartet. He did this on and off until that fateful day in 1958 when he walked up on stage and was handed his diploma by then principal, Max Newfield. Then it was off to Brooklyn College where he ended up with a Master of Arts degree.
Then it began. Off Broadway in MacBird. He also taught for several years at the Yale School of Drama. After that it was on the road, directing productions around the country for the Kennedy Center. But Hollywood was calling. He arrived in Tinsel Town directing episodes of such marvelous sitcoms as Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, and Mork and Mindy, among others. Those other included Bosom Buddies, Perfect Strangers and Full House ….. and The Love Boat.
Joel also directed several feature films for the big silver screen. These include, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Fat Albert & Elvis Has Left The Building.
Thanks Joel for letting us share your success, job well done.
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It's always nice to read a success story but, when they are neighbors or even old or lost friends...the smile broadens....great job Sherry and thank you.
Sherry,
You have done us all a great service by enabling us to recall the acheivements of our past colleagues and peers. It was great to read about Joel Zwick, with whom I spoke with earlier this year. Please keep up this important task, and know that it is appreciated.
Joe Pascal '59
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