
Michael Simon
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Biography
Michael Simon is an American television director and producer. Beginning at ABC News and soon moving to ABC Sports, Simon moved over to MTV networks in the 1980s with a long stint at VH1 and MTV, including musical specials, awards shows, concerts, and more. He created, wrote, directed, and produced VH1 Storytellers and produced and directed the VH1 Divas Live specials. He eventually left the MTV networks in 1998 to direct independently, but with most projects being connected to music. This includes work on over 25 series, including A Home for the Holidays, America's Best Dance Crew, The Sing-Off and Ridiculousness.
Known For

Featuring the country's best a cappella groups performing popular songs like you've never heard them before. There's no lip-synching, backup bands or safety net. They'll be singing for America's vote, with the winner walking away with the ultimate prize - a Sony Music recording contract and $100,000.
The Sing-Off

In 1999, VH1 brought together on one stage high-powered divas like Tina Turner, Cher, and Whitney Houston along with divas in training Leann Rimes, Brandy, and Faith Hill for an all-star concert.
VH1 Divas Live 2: An Honors Concert for VH1's Save the Music

The brothers Gibb perform their greatest hits from the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's including many songs written for and made hits by other artists but never recorded by the Bee Gees themselves.
Bee Gees: One Night Only

The queen of soul, Aretha Franklin, and four of the biggest female hitmakers in contemporary pop, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Gloria Estefan, and Shania Twain, join forces for this once-in-a-lifetime concert event where they sing their hits and team up for a variety of ensemble performances. The night also includes an appearance by legendary songwriter Carole King.
VH1: Divas Live

Combining his amazing talent and his unorthodox sense of humor, Jeff Dunham returns, yet again, with a hilarious stand-up comedy and ventriloquist performance. Starting off with the infamously known Walter, scrutinizing every bit of today's American society. Followed by two new characters, Achmed the Dead Terrorist, who continuously threatens the crowd with Silence and Death, and Melvin the Superhero.
Jeff Dunham: Spark of Insanity

Jeff Dunham is back in his fourth concert event, with all-new material. All the favorites are here: Walter, the grumpy retiree; furry and manic Peanut; Jose Jalapeño, the spicy pepper from south of the border; plus bumbling skeletal Achmed the Dead Terrorist. Dunham is also joined by two never-before-seen characters certain to unleash their own unique havoc on stage.
Jeff Dunham: Controlled Chaos

These Are Special Times is a one-off American television special by Canadian singer Céline Dion that was broadcast by CBS on 25 November 1998. The special was a promotion for her first English Holiday album of the same name, These Are Special Times. The special was filmed in front of a live studio audience. It featured Dion (backed by her touring band and a full orchestra) performing holiday music from the album as well as some of her hits.
Celine: These Are Special Times

Previously unseen stand-up comedy by Jeff Dunham. Sketches include popular characters. Brad Paisley performs too! Special appearances by comic Chris Parnell and former UFC champion Chuck Liddell.
Jeff Dunham: Unhinged in Hollywood

Darci Lynne Farmer and her puppet friends Petunia, Oscar, Katie and Edna perform with special musical guests, and visit Farmer's hometown.
Darci Lynne: My Hometown Christmas

In a time when East and West do not seem to understand each other, top stand-up comics of Middle Eastern descent Ahmed Ahmed, Aron Kader, and Maz Jobrani take it upon themselves to single-handedly bridge the gap with an original comedy tour that has become one of the hottest concert tickets in the country.Special guest Dean Obeidallah , who's appeared on "Saturday Night Live" "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" and is a founder of the New York Arab-American Comedy Festival, joins the "Axis of Evil" creators for this sold-out, no-holds-barred event that has made headlines everywhere from CNN to Newsweek.Nothing is off-limits. Whether it's gay terrorists or the difficulty of flying in post 9/11 America, The Axis of Evil Comedy Tour blasts stereotypes with outrageous humor.
The Axis of Evil Comedy Tour
Shot in front of 200 audience members, this show features interviews with members of the band on their professional interests outside their music careers in this holiday special.
*N Sync: *Ntimate Holiday Special

The multi-platinum selling comedian performs his first holiday-themed stand-up special with his friends.
Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special

Josh is set to host “Josh Groban and Friends Go Home for the Holidays”.
Josh Groban & Friends: Home for the Holidays

In his first English-language special, comedian Gad Elmaleh gleefully digs into America's food obsessions, dating culture, slang, and more.
Gad Elmaleh: American Dream

Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham brings his rude, crude and slightly demented posse of puppets to Ireland for a gleeful skewering of family and politics.
Jeff Dunham: Relative Disaster

A Home For The Holidays features uplifting stories of adoption from foster care and raises awareness of this important social issue. The inspirational stories of these American families are enhanced with performances by some of today’s most popular artists, including headliner Josh Groban, plus Kelly Clarkson, Kacey Musgraves, and Kane Brown.
The 19th Annual A Home For The Holidays

Recorded Live in Melbourne, Australia with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra February 20 & 22, 2004.
Meat Loaf: Live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

Celine Dion hosts the 15th annual event to raise awareness of adoption. Featured: musical performances by Celine Dion, Ne-Yo and Chris Young.
A Home for the Holidays With Celine Dion

Acclaimed Dutch choreographer Jiri Kylian presents this dance interpretation of the classic Japanese folk tale of the Moon Princess, who descends to Earth hoping to bring peace, but whose beauty instead triggers jealousy and war.
KAGUYAHIME: THE MOON PRINCESS

Since her '70s heyday as disco's reigning diva (and one of its most adventurous artists), Donna Summer has scored the odd hit: "She Works Hard for the Money," "This Time I Know It's for Real." She's still best remembered for the likes of "Last Dance," "Dim All the Lights," and "I Feel Love," though, and this VH1-tie-in comeback bid concentrates on full-bodied if somewhat murkily mixed versions of those classics and their kin. The two new studio cuts that round out the disc are OK at best, although they do display Summer's ability to adapt to changes in pop-dance sounds.