
Ron Weiner, a prominent television director with a distinguished career spanning 25 years at WGN Chicago, passed away on March 18 in Baltimore, Maryland at the age of 93. Weiner, a three-time Daytime Emmy winner for his work on the talk show 'Donahue,' leaves behind a legacy of exceptional contributions to the television industry.
During his tenure at WGN, Weiner directed a variety of shows, including 'Donahue,' 'An Evening With B.B. King,' 'Garfield Goose and Friends,' and produced 'Bozo's Circus.' His talent and dedication earned him four Emmy nominations, with three wins specifically for his work on 'Donahue.'