Timothy O. Johnson(I)
- Producer
- Additional Crew
- Production Manager
Tim Johnson rolled out Johnson Production Group as a solution for
distributors seeking network quality production services under
efficient cost structures. Previously, Johnson served as West Coast
Head of Programming and Production for Pax Television (partnered with
NBC.) During his tenure, Johnson developed the hit series, Doc starring
Billy Ray Cyrus, Sue Thomas Fbeye, starring Deanne Bray, and Just
Cause, starring Richard Thomas. Other series Johnson was responsible
for include It's A Miracle (120+eps,) The Ponderosa, Mysterious Ways,
and the mini-series, Christy. Prior to Pax, Johnson produced the CBS
hit series, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman starring Jane Seymour. During his
6 year - 100 episode tenure - Johnson also launched Live From The Ranch
With Orson Bean, a nationally broadcast CBS Radio program focusing on
values in America. Following Dr. Quinn, he created and produced the
hour-long do-cu-drama, Cold Case for CBS. Hosted by Richard Crenna,
this reality program was the very first show to integrate television
with the Internet. He also served on the representation side of the
entertainment industry, heading the television unit of Tavel
Entertainment, which represented such clients as Helen Hunt, Amy
Brennerman and Craig T. Nelson. Johnson began his career with producer
Barney Rosenzweig, contributing the production on the CBS series, The
Trials Of Rosie O'Neill starring Sharon Gless. He had previously
produced independent features and works as a research intern at Fox
Broadcasting Co. A graduate of the Marshall School of Business at the
University of Southern California, he served as President of the USC
Entertainment Management Association and a member of the Advisory
Commitee of the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies. Johnson lives in
Santa Monica, California with his wife and four children.