Buz Kohan


Biography

Filmography

 

Music (Feature Film)

The New Adventures of Heidi (1978)
Music

Writer (Special)

The 30th Annual People's Choice Awards (2004)
Writer
CBS at 75: A Primetime Celebration (2003)
Writer
The 55th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2003)
Writer
The 29th Annual People's Choice Awards (2003)
Writer
The 75th Annual Academy Awards (2003)
Writer
The 28th Annual People's Choice Awards (2002)
Writer
A CAPITOL FOURTH (2001)
Writer
The 73rd Annual Academy Awards (2001)
Writer
The 53rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2001)
Writer
The 27th Annual People's Choice Awards (2001)
Writer
The American Film Institute Salute to Harrison Ford (2000)
Writer
35th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards (2000)
Writer
A Capitol Fourth 2000 (2000)
Writer
Grand Ole Opry 75th -- A Celebration (2000)
Writer
The 25th Annual People's Choice Awards (1999)
Writer
The 71st Annual Academy Awards Presentation (1999)
Writer
The 18th Annual American Fashion Awards (1999)
Writer
The Television Academy Hall of Fame (1999)
Writer
Disney's Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra in Concert (1999)
Writer
American Film Institute Salute to Dustin Hoffman (1999)
Writer
A CAPITOL FOURTH -- 1999 (1999)
Writer
Snowden, Raggedy Ann & Andy Holiday Show (1998)
Writer
Monica Mancini... On Record (1998)
Writer
The 70th Annual Academy Awards (1998)
Writer
A CAPITOL FOURTH -- 1998 (1998)
Writer
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS) 13th Annual Hall of Fame (1998)
Writer
Comic Relief VIII (1998)
Writer
The 69th Annual Academy Awards (1997)
Writer
50 Years of Television: A Celebration of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Golden Anniversary (1997)
Writer
Snowden on Ice (1997)
Writer
American Comedy Honors (1997)
Writer
A CAPITOL FOURTH -- 1997 (1997)
Writer
A CAPITOL FOURTH -- 1996 (1996)
Writer
Dolly Parton: Treasures (1996)
Writer
1996 Grammy Awards (1996)
Writer
1995 Grammy Awards (1995)
Writer
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way (1995)
Writer
The 67th Annual Academy Awards (1995)
Writer
The Newsweek American Achievement Awards (1995)
Writer
The Second Annual Comedy Hall of Fame (1994)
Writer
The Walt Disney Company Presents the American Teacher Awards (1994)
Writer
The Jackson Family Honors (1994)
Writer
The 66th Annual Academy Awards Presentation (1994)
Writer
Kathie Lee... Looking For Christmas (1994)
Writer
The 36th Annual Grammy Awards (1994)
Writer
Comic Relief VI (1994)
Writer
The 48th Annual Tony Awards (1994)
Writer
The Best of Disney Music: A Legacy in Song (1993)
Writer
The 65th Annual Academy Awards Presentation (1993)
Writer
The 47th Annual Tony Awards (1993)
Writer
Bob Hope: The First Ninety Years (1993)
Writer
The American Television Awards (1993)
Writer
The Best of Disney Music II: A Legend in Song (1993)
Writer
The Harry Connick Jr. Christmas Special (1993)
Writer
The 35th Annual Grammy Awards (1993)
Writer
The First Annual Comedy Hall of Fame (1993)
Writer
1991 Grammy Awards (1993)
Writer
An American Reunion: The 52nd Presidential Inaugural Gala (1993)
Writer
A CAPITOL FOURTH -- 1992 (1992)
Writer
1992 Grammy Awards (1992)
Writer
The 18th Annual People's Choice Awards (1992)
Writer
The Jaleel White Special (1992)
Writer
To Be Free: The National Literacy Honors (1992)
Writer
The 64th Annual Academy Awards Presentation (1992)
Writer
Donahue: The 25th Anniversary (1992)
Writer
Hurricane Relief (1992)
Writer
Muhammad Ali's 50th Birthday Celebration (1992)
Writer
Comic Relief V (1992)
Writer
A Party for Richard Pryor (1991)
Writer
A Comedy Salute to Michael Jordan (1991)
Writer
Welcome Home, America! - A USO Salute to America's Sons and Daughters (1991)
Writer
The Dream Is Alive: The 20th Anniversary Celebration of Walt Disney World (1991)
Writer
Funny Women of Television: A Museum of Television & Radio Tribute (1991)
Writer
The 63rd Annual Academy Awards Presentation (1991)
Writer
Sammy Davis Jr.'s 60th Anniversary Celebration (1990)
Writer
The Walt Disney Company Presents the American Teacher Awards (1990)
Writer
Happy Birthday, Bugs!: 50 Looney Years (1990)
Writer
Sinatra 75: The Best Is Yet to Come (1990)
Writer
Motown 30: What's Goin' On! (1990)
Writer
The 16th Annual People's Choice Awards (1990)
Writer
Grammy Legends Show (1990)
Writer
Dolly Parton: Christmas at Home (1990)
Writer
Julie Andrews in Concert (1990)
Writer
Sunday Night With Larry King (1990)
Writer
The Television Academy Hall of Fame (1990)
Writer
42nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Presentation (1990)
Writer
The 32nd Annual Grammy Awards (1990)
Writer
The Television Academy Hall of Fame (1989)
Writer
All-Star Tribute to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1989)
Writer
The 15th Annual People's Choice Awards (1989)
Writer
The Presidential Inaugural Gala (1989)
Writer
From the Heart... The First International Very Special Arts Festival (1989)
Writer
The 31st Annual Grammy Awards (1989)
Writer
A Very Special Christmas Party (1988)
Writer
America's Tribute to Bob Hope (1988)
Writer
The 14th Annual People's Choice Awards (1988)
Writer
Julie Andrews: The Sound of Christmas (1987)
Writer
Elvis' Graceland (1987)
Writer
We the People 200: The Constitutional Gala (1987)
Writer
Comic Relief II (1987)
Writer
Andy Williams and the NBC Kids: Easter in Rome (1987)
Writer
The Television Academy Hall of Fame (1987)
Writer
The Television Academy Hall of Fame (1986)
Writer
Disney's Living Seas (1986)
Writer
Disney's Captain EO Grand Opening (1986)
Writer
An All-Star Celebration Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. (1986)
Writer
Christmas in Washington 1986 (1986)
Writer
Nell Carter -- Never Too Old to Dream (1986)
Writer
Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration (1985)
Writer
Christmas in Washington 1985 (1985)
Writer
The Patti LaBelle Show (1985)
Writer
Here's Television Entertainment (1985)
Writer
Andy Williams and the NBC Kids Search for Santa (1985)
Writer
The Television Academy Hall of Fame (1985)
Writer
Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton Together (1985)
Writer
Perry Como's Christmas in Hawaii (1985)
Writer
Christmas in Washington 1984 (1984)
Writer
Blondes vs. Brunettes (1984)
Writer
Kenny & Dolly: A Christmas to Remember (1984)
Writer
The Screen Actors Guild 50th Anniversary Celebration (1984)
Writer
John Schneider's Christmas Holiday (1983)
Writer
Television's Greatest Commercials (1983)
Writer
Sheena Easton: Act 1 (1983)
Writer
Television's Greatest Commercials (1983)
Writer
Doug Henning's World of Magic (1982)
Writer
Goldie and Kids... Listen to Us (1982)
Writer
Christmas in Washington 1982 (1982)
Writer
Pavarotti and Friends (1982)
Writer
The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show (1982)
Writer
Shirley MacLaine: Illusions (1982)
Writer
Kraft Salutes Walt Disney World's 10th Anniversary (1982)
Writer
Baryshnikov in Hollywood (1982)
Writer
A Country Christmas (1981)
Writer
Doug Henning's World of Magic (1981)
Writer
Diana (1981)
Writer
John Denver With His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind (1981)
Writer
60 Years of Seduction (1981)
Writer
Good Evening, Captain (1981)
Writer
100 Years of Golden Hits (1981)
Writer
A Country Christmas (1980)
Writer
Doug Henning's World of Magic (1980)
Writer
Ann-Margret's Hollywood Movie Girls (1980)
Writer
Shirley MacLaine: Every Little Movement (1980)
Writer
Disneyland's 25th Anniversary (1980)
Writer
Debby Boone: The Same Old Brand New Me (1980)
Writer
A Country Christmas (1979)
Writer
Merry Christmas From the Grand Ole Opry (1979)
Writer
Paul Anka in Monte Carlo (1978)
Writer
Gene Kelly... An American in Pasadena (1978)
Writer
The Kraft 75th Anniversary Special (1978)
Writer
Mac Davis's Christmas Odyssey: Two Thousand and Ten (1978)
Writer
Cher... Special (1978)
Writer
Paul Anka... Music My Way (1977)
Writer
The Neil Diamond Special (1977)
Writer
Bing!... A 50th Anniversary Gala (1977)
Writer
Mac Davis... Sounds Like Home (1977)
Writer
Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme From This Moment On... Cole Porter (1977)
Writer
Ann-Margret... Rhinestone Cowgirl (1977)
Writer
Bing Crosby's Merrie Olde Christmas (1977)
Writer
Bette Midler -- Ol' Red Hair Is Back (1977)
Writer
Doug Henning's World of Magic (1977)
Writer
Mac Davis Christmas Special... When I Grow Up (1976)
Writer
Jubilee (1976)
Writer
Telly... Who Loves Ya, Baby? (1976)
Writer
Doug Henning's World of Magic (1976)
Writer
Glen Campbell... Down Home -- Down Under (1976)
Writer
The Dorothy Hamill Special (1976)
Writer
Dick Cavett's Backlot USA (1976)
Writer
Christmas in Disneyland (1976)
Writer
Merry Christmas From the Crosbys (1975)
Writer
Ann-Margret Smith (1975)
Writer
Christmas With the Bing Crosbys (1974)
Writer
Bing Crosby -- Cooling It (1973)
Writer
Bing Crosby's Sun Valley Christmas Show (1973)
Writer
Christmas With the Bing Crosbys (1972)
Writer
Arthur Godfrey's Portable Electric Medicine Show (1972)
Writer
The Perry Como Winter Show (1971)
Writer
Bing Crosby and the Sounds of Christmas (1971)
Writer

Producer (Special)

Grand Ole Opry 75th -- A Celebration (2000)
Creative Director
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way (1995)
Producer
Kathie Lee... Looking For Christmas (1994)
Producer
Sammy Davis Jr.'s 60th Anniversary Celebration (1990)
Coproducer
All-Star Tribute to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1989)
Coproducer
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983)
Producer
Kraft Salutes Walt Disney World's 10th Anniversary (1982)
Producer
Shirley MacLaine: Illusions (1982)
Producer
A Country Christmas (1981)
Producer
100 Years of Golden Hits (1981)
Producer
Disneyland's 25th Anniversary (1980)
Producer
A Country Christmas (1980)
Producer
A Country Christmas (1979)
Producer
Gene Kelly... An American in Pasadena (1978)
Producer
The Keane Brothers Show (1977)
Producer
Christmas With the Bing Crosbys (1974)
Producer
Bing Crosby's Sun Valley Christmas Show (1973)
Producer
Bing Crosby -- Cooling It (1973)
Producer
Christmas With the Bing Crosbys (1972)
Producer
Arthur Godfrey's Portable Electric Medicine Show (1972)
Producer
Bing Crosby and the Sounds of Christmas (1971)
Producer
The Perry Como Winter Show (1971)
Producer

Music (Special)

The 30th Annual People's Choice Awards (2004)
Music Lyrics
The 29th Annual People's Choice Awards (2003)
Music Lyrics
The Walt Disney Company and McDonald's Present The American Teacher Awards (1995)
Theme Lyrics
The NFL at 75: An All-Star Celebration (1995)
Music
The 48th Annual Tony Awards (1994)
Theme Lyrics
Kathie Lee... Looking For Christmas (1994)
Theme Lyrics
An American Reunion: The 52nd Presidential Inaugural Gala (1993)
Song
The 47th Annual Tony Awards (1993)
Theme Lyrics
Bob Hope: The First Ninety Years (1993)
Music
The Jaleel White Special (1992)
Theme Lyrics
The All-Star Salute to Our Troops (1991)
Song
The 63rd Annual Academy Awards Presentation (1991)
Theme Lyrics
Sammy Davis Jr.'s 60th Anniversary Celebration (1990)
Song
Julie Andrews in Concert (1990)
Song
Sammy Davis Jr.'s 60th Anniversary Celebration (1990)
Song Performer
From the Heart... The First International Very Special Arts Festival (1989)
Theme Lyrics
All-Star Tribute to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1989)
Music
America's Tribute to Bob Hope (1988)
Special Lyrics
Andy Williams and the NBC Kids: Easter in Rome (1987)
Song ("Food, Italian Style"), Song ("That'S Rome"), Song Translation ("Easter Is Here")
Julie Andrews: The Sound of Christmas (1987)
Theme Lyrics
Nell Carter -- Never Too Old to Dream (1986)
Additional Lyrics
The Shirley MacLaine Show (1985)
Music
The Night of 100 Stars II (1985)
Music
The Night of 100 Stars II (1985)
Theme Lyrics
Christmas in Washington 1985 (1985)
Theme Lyrics
The Screen Actors Guild 50th Anniversary Celebration (1984)
Theme Lyrics
The 48th Annual Academy Awards Presentation (1976)
Song ("Hollywood Honors Its Own")
Wives (1975)
Music
Dominic's Dream (1974)
Music

Special Thanks (Special)

The 30th Annual People's Choice Awards (2004)
Writer
CBS at 75: A Primetime Celebration (2003)
Writer
The 55th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2003)
Writer
The 29th Annual People's Choice Awards (2003)
Writer
The 75th Annual Academy Awards (2003)
Writer
The 28th Annual People's Choice Awards (2002)
Writer
A CAPITOL FOURTH (2001)
Writer
The 73rd Annual Academy Awards (2001)
Writer
The 53rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2001)
Writer
The 27th Annual People's Choice Awards (2001)
Writer
The American Film Institute Salute to Harrison Ford (2000)
Writer
35th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards (2000)
Writer
A Capitol Fourth 2000 (2000)
Writer
Grand Ole Opry 75th -- A Celebration (2000)
Writer
The 25th Annual People's Choice Awards (1999)
Writer
The 71st Annual Academy Awards Presentation (1999)
Writer
The 18th Annual American Fashion Awards (1999)
Writer
The Television Academy Hall of Fame (1999)
Writer
Disney's Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra in Concert (1999)
Writer
American Film Institute Salute to Dustin Hoffman (1999)
Writer
A CAPITOL FOURTH -- 1999 (1999)
Writer
Snowden, Raggedy Ann & Andy Holiday Show (1998)
Writer
Monica Mancini... On Record (1998)
Writer
The 70th Annual Academy Awards (1998)
Writer
A CAPITOL FOURTH -- 1998 (1998)
Writer
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS) 13th Annual Hall of Fame (1998)
Writer
Comic Relief VIII (1998)
Writer
The 69th Annual Academy Awards (1997)
Writer
50 Years of Television: A Celebration of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Golden Anniversary (1997)
Writer
Snowden on Ice (1997)
Writer
American Comedy Honors (1997)
Writer
A CAPITOL FOURTH -- 1997 (1997)
Writer
A CAPITOL FOURTH -- 1996 (1996)
Writer
Dolly Parton: Treasures (1996)
Writer
1996 Grammy Awards (1996)
Writer
1995 Grammy Awards (1995)
Writer
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way (1995)
Writer
The 67th Annual Academy Awards (1995)
Writer
The Newsweek American Achievement Awards (1995)
Writer
The Second Annual Comedy Hall of Fame (1994)
Writer
The Walt Disney Company Presents the American Teacher Awards (1994)
Writer
The Jackson Family Honors (1994)
Writer
The 66th Annual Academy Awards Presentation (1994)
Writer
Kathie Lee... Looking For Christmas (1994)
Writer
The 36th Annual Grammy Awards (1994)
Writer
Comic Relief VI (1994)
Writer
The 48th Annual Tony Awards (1994)
Writer
The Best of Disney Music: A Legacy in Song (1993)
Writer
The 65th Annual Academy Awards Presentation (1993)
Writer
The 47th Annual Tony Awards (1993)
Writer
Bob Hope: The First Ninety Years (1993)
Writer
The American Television Awards (1993)
Writer
The Best of Disney Music II: A Legend in Song (1993)
Writer
The Harry Connick Jr. Christmas Special (1993)
Writer
The 35th Annual Grammy Awards (1993)
Writer
The First Annual Comedy Hall of Fame (1993)
Writer
1991 Grammy Awards (1993)
Writer
An American Reunion: The 52nd Presidential Inaugural Gala (1993)
Writer
A CAPITOL FOURTH -- 1992 (1992)
Writer
1992 Grammy Awards (1992)
Writer
The 18th Annual People's Choice Awards (1992)
Writer
The Jaleel White Special (1992)
Writer
To Be Free: The National Literacy Honors (1992)
Writer
The 64th Annual Academy Awards Presentation (1992)
Writer
Donahue: The 25th Anniversary (1992)
Writer
Hurricane Relief (1992)
Writer
Muhammad Ali's 50th Birthday Celebration (1992)
Writer
Comic Relief V (1992)
Writer
A Party for Richard Pryor (1991)
Writer
A Comedy Salute to Michael Jordan (1991)
Writer
Welcome Home, America! - A USO Salute to America's Sons and Daughters (1991)
Writer
The Dream Is Alive: The 20th Anniversary Celebration of Walt Disney World (1991)
Writer
Funny Women of Television: A Museum of Television & Radio Tribute (1991)
Writer
The 63rd Annual Academy Awards Presentation (1991)
Writer
Sammy Davis Jr.'s 60th Anniversary Celebration (1990)
Writer
The Walt Disney Company Presents the American Teacher Awards (1990)
Writer
Happy Birthday, Bugs!: 50 Looney Years (1990)
Writer
Sinatra 75: The Best Is Yet to Come (1990)
Writer
Motown 30: What's Goin' On! (1990)
Writer
The 16th Annual People's Choice Awards (1990)
Writer
Grammy Legends Show (1990)
Writer
Dolly Parton: Christmas at Home (1990)
Writer
Julie Andrews in Concert (1990)
Writer
Sunday Night With Larry King (1990)
Writer
The Television Academy Hall of Fame (1990)
Writer
42nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Presentation (1990)
Writer
The 32nd Annual Grammy Awards (1990)
Writer
The Television Academy Hall of Fame (1989)
Writer
All-Star Tribute to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1989)
Writer
The 15th Annual People's Choice Awards (1989)
Writer
The Presidential Inaugural Gala (1989)
Writer
From the Heart... The First International Very Special Arts Festival (1989)
Writer
The 31st Annual Grammy Awards (1989)
Writer
A Very Special Christmas Party (1988)
Writer
America's Tribute to Bob Hope (1988)
Writer
The 14th Annual People's Choice Awards (1988)
Writer
Julie Andrews: The Sound of Christmas (1987)
Writer
Elvis' Graceland (1987)
Writer
We the People 200: The Constitutional Gala (1987)
Writer
Comic Relief II (1987)
Writer
Andy Williams and the NBC Kids: Easter in Rome (1987)
Writer
The Television Academy Hall of Fame (1987)
Writer
The Television Academy Hall of Fame (1986)
Writer
Disney's Living Seas (1986)
Writer
Disney's Captain EO Grand Opening (1986)
Writer
An All-Star Celebration Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. (1986)
Writer
Christmas in Washington 1986 (1986)
Writer
Nell Carter -- Never Too Old to Dream (1986)
Writer
Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration (1985)
Writer
Christmas in Washington 1985 (1985)
Writer
The Patti LaBelle Show (1985)
Writer
Here's Television Entertainment (1985)
Writer
Andy Williams and the NBC Kids Search for Santa (1985)
Writer
The Television Academy Hall of Fame (1985)
Writer
Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton Together (1985)
Writer
Perry Como's Christmas in Hawaii (1985)
Writer
Christmas in Washington 1984 (1984)
Writer
Blondes vs. Brunettes (1984)
Writer
Kenny & Dolly: A Christmas to Remember (1984)
Writer
The Screen Actors Guild 50th Anniversary Celebration (1984)
Writer
John Schneider's Christmas Holiday (1983)
Writer
Television's Greatest Commercials (1983)
Writer
Sheena Easton: Act 1 (1983)
Writer
Television's Greatest Commercials (1983)
Writer
Doug Henning's World of Magic (1982)
Writer
Goldie and Kids... Listen to Us (1982)
Writer
Christmas in Washington 1982 (1982)
Writer
Pavarotti and Friends (1982)
Writer
The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show (1982)
Writer
Shirley MacLaine: Illusions (1982)
Writer
Kraft Salutes Walt Disney World's 10th Anniversary (1982)
Writer
Baryshnikov in Hollywood (1982)
Writer
A Country Christmas (1981)
Writer
Doug Henning's World of Magic (1981)
Writer
Diana (1981)
Writer
John Denver With His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind (1981)
Writer
60 Years of Seduction (1981)
Writer
Good Evening, Captain (1981)
Writer
100 Years of Golden Hits (1981)
Writer
A Country Christmas (1980)
Writer
Doug Henning's World of Magic (1980)
Writer
Ann-Margret's Hollywood Movie Girls (1980)
Writer
Shirley MacLaine: Every Little Movement (1980)
Writer
Disneyland's 25th Anniversary (1980)
Writer
Debby Boone: The Same Old Brand New Me (1980)
Writer
A Country Christmas (1979)
Writer
Merry Christmas From the Grand Ole Opry (1979)
Writer
Paul Anka in Monte Carlo (1978)
Writer
Gene Kelly... An American in Pasadena (1978)
Writer
The Kraft 75th Anniversary Special (1978)
Writer
Mac Davis's Christmas Odyssey: Two Thousand and Ten (1978)
Writer
Cher... Special (1978)
Writer
Paul Anka... Music My Way (1977)
Writer
The Neil Diamond Special (1977)
Writer
Bing!... A 50th Anniversary Gala (1977)
Writer
Mac Davis... Sounds Like Home (1977)
Writer
Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme From This Moment On... Cole Porter (1977)
Writer
Ann-Margret... Rhinestone Cowgirl (1977)
Writer
Bing Crosby's Merrie Olde Christmas (1977)
Writer
Bette Midler -- Ol' Red Hair Is Back (1977)
Writer
Doug Henning's World of Magic (1977)
Writer
Mac Davis Christmas Special... When I Grow Up (1976)
Writer
Jubilee (1976)
Writer
Telly... Who Loves Ya, Baby? (1976)
Writer
Doug Henning's World of Magic (1976)
Writer
Glen Campbell... Down Home -- Down Under (1976)
Writer
The Dorothy Hamill Special (1976)
Writer
Dick Cavett's Backlot USA (1976)
Writer
Christmas in Disneyland (1976)
Writer
Merry Christmas From the Crosbys (1975)
Writer
Ann-Margret Smith (1975)
Writer
Christmas With the Bing Crosbys (1974)
Writer
Bing Crosby -- Cooling It (1973)
Writer
Bing Crosby's Sun Valley Christmas Show (1973)
Writer
Christmas With the Bing Crosbys (1972)
Writer
Arthur Godfrey's Portable Electric Medicine Show (1972)
Writer
The Perry Como Winter Show (1971)
Writer
Bing Crosby and the Sounds of Christmas (1971)
Writer

Misc. Crew (Special)

The 75th Annual Academy Awards (2003)
Writer (Tv)
A Party for Richard Pryor (1991)
Writer (Tv)
Cher... Special (1978)
Other

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