Jo Swerling Jr.

Jo Swerling Jr.
Swerling in 1975
Born (1931-06-18) June 18, 1931
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationsProducer, screenwriter
ParentJo Swerling (father)[1]
RelativesPeter Swerling (brother)[2]

Jo Swerling Jr. (born June 18, 1931)[3] is an American director, producer and screenwriter.[4] He was nominated for four Primetime Emmy Awards in the categories Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Limited Series for his work on the television programs Run for Your Life, Baretta, Captains and the Kings and Wiseguy.[5]

The company initially worked for Universal Television until 1981 when he joined Stephen J. Cannell Productions there.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Producer Of 'Baretta' Hopes Show Will Survive". El Paso Times. El Paso, Texas. February 2, 1975. p. 129. Retrieved January 12, 2025 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  2. ↑ "Peter Swerling; Radar Technology Expert". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. August 29, 2000. p. 82. Retrieved January 12, 2025 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  3. ↑ "Jo Swerling Jr". AllMovie. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  4. ↑ "TV Producers Look Four Y'ears to Future". The North Adams Transcript. North Adams, Massachusetts. October 5, 1968. p. 18. Retrieved January 12, 2025 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  5. ↑ "Jo Swerling". Television Academy. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Fates & Fortunes" (PDF). Broadcasting. August 10, 1981. pp. 92, 93. Retrieved August 12, 2026.


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