James Trittipo(1928-1971)
- Art Director
- Art Department
- Production Designer
James Trittipo was born on 30 July 1928 in Genoa, Ohio, USA. James was an art director and production designer, known for The Fred Astaire Show (1968), Tales of Tomorrow (1951) and Robert Young and the Family (1971). James died on 15 September 1971 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Won 3 Primetime Emmys
- 3 wins & 1 nomination total
Art Director
Art Department
Production Designer
- Alternative names
- James W. Trittipo
- Born
- Died
- Other worksScenic, Costume, Lighting Designer, "The Captain and The King" original play, on Broadway, NY, Jan 2, 1962-Jan 6, 1962 (terrible drama reviews closed the show!)
- TriviaIn the Spring of 1968, Jim designed one of Andy Williams Specials "Kaleidoscope and Company" (air date 4-28-1968) with guests Simon and Garfunkel, Ray Charles, Cass Elliot, and Burt Bacharach with an orchestra background set. The idea for the specials' title was Jim's concept for Andy William's solo opening. Andy walking in a mirrored Kaleidoscope singing his favorite medleys. Each segment was transformed into a different kaleidoscope image. The first set was a 8' x 8' mirrored square box. The second set was a 10' x 10' mirrored triangle. The third set was another 8' x 8' mirrored box with a mirrored back wall and a double reflective front mirror. The preceding set units were open in the front and back. This last box was a real kaleidoscope reflection. The camera lens shot through (reduced in scale and size) mirrored camera port box/triangular units reflecting Andy's full figure pose with no head shot inserts. The show opening and closing graphics imitated the kaleidoscope images. Cass Malloy performed on a super-sized 6' high x 24' diameter drum, matching her flamboyant full figure's floral psychedelic print gown. Burt Bacharach, seated at a black concert grand piano, with a full orchestra behind him. His set was a circular silver mirror framed portal in white with black detailed trim. Visually, the sets were spectacularly stunning.
- Nicknames
- Tippy toes
- Jimbo
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