Jack Humphrey (producer)
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Jack Humphrey was a Canadian
television producer and writer.
Born John R. Humphrey in St. Boniface, Manitoba
, and grew up in Vancouver
, British Columbia
. He was introduced to the entertainment industry by his sister, J.J. McColl, a writer and CBC Radio personality. Humphrey wrote and performed in the radio comedies Vancouver Scene and Two for the Show for CBC Radio
. He also worked for the Vancouver radio station CJOR and later hosted the CBC Television
variety show Parade.
Humphrey relocated to Toronto
, Ontario
in 1967, where he produced the CBC Radio political satire show Inside from the Outside from 1969 to 1975. Humphrey, along with his partner Louis Del Grande
, wrote and story edited the CBC Television sitcom, King of Kensington
, eventually going on to become executive producer of the series, which ran from 1975 to 1980.
Humphrey wrote the pilot for the sitcom Flappers
, and served as executive producer for the series, which ran from 1979 to 1981. He also adapted the CBC Radio series Travels with Aunt Jane into a television sitcom created for especially for actress Jane Mallet. He helped launch the series Seeing Things, which ran from 1981 to 1987 and starred Louis Del Grande, and developed and executive produced the sitcom Hangin' In
, which ran from 1981 to 1986.
Humphrey also wrote for and executive produced episodes of Silver Spoons
and worked as a story consultant for The Facts of Life
.
Humphrey and his wife Sidney had five children, all of whom chose careers in entertainment. Their son Mark Humphrey
is an actor, and sons John
, Paul
and Andy are professional musicians. Their daughter Lesley is a former Ford model
who works as a stage manager.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
television producer and writer.
Born John R. Humphrey in St. Boniface, Manitoba
Manitoba
Manitoba is a Canadian prairie province with an area of . The province has over 110,000 lakes and has a largely continental climate because of its flat topography. Agriculture, mostly concentrated in the fertile southern and western parts of the province, is vital to the province's economy; other...
, and grew up in Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
, British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
. He was introduced to the entertainment industry by his sister, J.J. McColl, a writer and CBC Radio personality. Humphrey wrote and performed in the radio comedies Vancouver Scene and Two for the Show for CBC Radio
CBC Radio
CBC Radio generally refers to the English-language radio operations of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The CBC operates a number of radio networks serving different audiences and programming niches, all of which are outlined below.-English:CBC Radio operates three English language...
. He also worked for the Vancouver radio station CJOR and later hosted the CBC Television
CBC Television
CBC Television is a Canadian television network owned by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, the national public broadcaster.Although the CBC is supported by public funding, the television network supplements this funding with commercial advertising revenue, in contrast to CBC Radio which are...
variety show Parade.
Humphrey relocated to Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
in 1967, where he produced the CBC Radio political satire show Inside from the Outside from 1969 to 1975. Humphrey, along with his partner Louis Del Grande
Louis Del Grande
Louis Del Grande is a Canadian television writer and actor. He is best known for starring in the Canadian mystery/comedy series Seeing Things....
, wrote and story edited the CBC Television sitcom, King of Kensington
King of Kensington
King of Kensington was a Canadian television sitcom which aired on CBC Television from 1975 to 1980.The show starred Al Waxman as Larry King, a convenience store owner in Toronto's Kensington Market who was known for helping friends and neighbours solve problems. His multicultural group of friends...
, eventually going on to become executive producer of the series, which ran from 1975 to 1980.
Humphrey wrote the pilot for the sitcom Flappers
Flappers (TV series)
Flappers was a Canadian television sitcom airing on the CBC from 1979 to 1981. It was set in a Montreal night club during the Roaring Twenties. It followed the people who work in and around the club.The title refers to the 1920's term Flappers....
, and served as executive producer for the series, which ran from 1979 to 1981. He also adapted the CBC Radio series Travels with Aunt Jane into a television sitcom created for especially for actress Jane Mallet. He helped launch the series Seeing Things, which ran from 1981 to 1987 and starred Louis Del Grande, and developed and executive produced the sitcom Hangin' In
Hangin' In
Hangin' In is a Canadian television sitcom which aired on CBC from 1981 to 1987. It also aired briefly in syndication in the United States. Canadian producer Jack Humphrey developed Hangin' In and served as executive producer for the show.-Synopsis:...
, which ran from 1981 to 1986.
Humphrey also wrote for and executive produced episodes of Silver Spoons
Silver Spoons
Silver Spoons is an American sitcom that aired on NBC from September 25, 1982 to May 11, 1986 and in first-run syndication from September 15, 1986 to March 4, 1987...
and worked as a story consultant for The Facts of Life
The Facts of Life (TV series)
The Facts of Life is an American sitcom that originally ran on the NBC television network from August 24, 1979 to May 7, 1988. A spin-off of the sitcom Diff'rent Strokes, the series' premise focused on Edna Garrett as she becomes a housemother at the fictional Eastland School, a prestigious...
.
Humphrey and his wife Sidney had five children, all of whom chose careers in entertainment. Their son Mark Humphrey
Mark Humphrey
Mark Adrian Humphrey is a Canadian actor best known for the role of Jake Antonelli in the Canadian television series E.N.G. In 1988 he made his feature film debut in the film Iron Eagle II as Captain Matt Cooper, Doug Masters' surviving best friend...
is an actor, and sons John
John Humphrey (bass player)
John Michael Humphrey is a bass player who has toured with guitarist Scott Henderson since 1998, performing with drummer, Kirk Covington, as a trio. Together they recorded Well To The Bone in 2003...
, Paul
Paul Humphrey (singer/songwriter)
Paul Humphrey is a Canadian singer/songwriter and musician who plays keyboards and guitar and is best known as the lead singer for the 1980s Canadian new wave band Blue Peter. Humphrey has also been the leader of The Paul Humphrey Band, The Monkey Tree, and Broken Arrow.-Blue Peter:Blue Peter was...
and Andy are professional musicians. Their daughter Lesley is a former Ford model
Ford Models
The Ford Modeling Agency, or as it is known today Ford Models, is a modeling agency in New York City. It was established in 1946 by Eileen and the late Gerard W. Ford.-Company:...
who works as a stage manager.