Late Hollywood executive John H. Mitchell's trust is making a large donation to the film and theater schools at UCLA, USC and University of Michigan.
John H. Mitchell, left, with Mary Tyler Moore and Steve Allen. To honor the life and legacy of Mitchell, who died in 1988, the Patricia W. Mitchell Trusts, named after the TV executive’s wife, were established as a philanthropic effort of the Mitchell family. He was an executive of Columbia Pictures from 1952 to 1977, serving as president of the company’s television division from 1968 to 1977.
The donations will target specific programs within each university. The USC School of Cinematic Arts and UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television will each receive $20 million, while the $10-million donation to Michigan will be split evenly between the film, television and media department and the Stephen M. Ross School of Business.
According to Mitchell trustee Bill Allen, chief executive of the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp. and son of original “Tonight Show” host Steve Allen, UCLA and USC are “leading suppliers of talent to this critical set of creative industries and based in Los Angeles, where the industry is based.” Mitchell had also established a relationship with both Southern California schools as a frequent guest lecturer.
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