Peabody Award, Guinness World Record

Posted on July 6th, 20122:34 pm


Peabody Award, Guinness World Record

Central High grad Harry Friedman (Class of  ’64) has received another honor: entry in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Harry shared this "wheel" puzzle with the Omaha Central Foundation.

His record is most Emmy Awards —11 — and most Emmy nominations — 37 — for a game-show producer. He is executive producer of “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune.”

In May 2012, Harry Friedman (Class of ’64) was honored with a prestigious Peabody Award. In June, he received his 11th Emmy Award . Currently serving as Executive Producer of Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune.  Congratulations Harry.