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Widely credited as a pioneer in network sports broadcasting, Scherick served as Vice President of Programming for the ABC Television Network , where he created the television program '' ABC's Wide World Of Sports ''. He is also the producer or executive producer of 75 theatrical films, television movies, and mini-series.

Scherick's television body of work includes 6 Emmy nominations and one winning Emmy:
  • 2002: Outstanding Made For Television Movie - Path To War

  • 1990: Outstanding Miniseries - The Kennedys of Massachusetts

  • 1986: Outstanding Miniseries - On Wings of Eagles

  • 1984: Outstanding Children's Program - He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin' (Winner)

  • 1983: Outstanding Drama Special - Little Gloria...Happy at Last

  • 1977: Outstanding Special - Drama or Comedy - Raid on Entebbe The Big Event


Also served as chair of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' Hall of Fame beginning in 1988.

Some well-known titles produced by Scherick include:


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