Don: My high school friends tell me I always told stories but I can't actually remember that. They think it is pretty obvious I ended up here.
Don: (on
Don: If you look back over my career, you'll find every show I've ever made is filled with humor.
Don: (about his show
Don currently lives in Studio City, California.
In 2006, Don made a donation of $1 million to the Penn State College of Communications Trustee Matching Scholarship.
Don uses his experiences in the U.S. Marine Corps as a base for a few of his productions.
Don has eight grandchildren.
Don has been married four times; to Deborah Pratt, Lynn Halpern, Margaret Schaffran and his current wife Vivienne Bellisario.
Don was nominated for an Emmy Award for the Best Drama Series (
Don won the Edgar Award in 1981 for the Best Television Episode. (
Don graduated from The Pennsylvania State University in 1961.
Don has a BA degree in Journalism.
He enjoys running, playing golf and flying helicopters.
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