Thea Flaum

Thea Flaum (born Thea Kharasch; September 17, 1938) was a producer of television series and specials. She is best known as the creator of Sneak Previews, the movie review show featuring Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel. She is currently the president of the Hill Foundation for Families Living with Disabilities, a non-profit organization founded by Thea Flaum and her husband, Robert A. Hill.

Early life

Thea Flaum was born in Chicago, Illinois. She is the daughter of Sam and Freda Kharasch, and grew up in Chicago. She graduated from Skidmore College in 1960, with a Bachelor’s degree in English literature in 2005.

Career

Television career

In 1976, Thea Flaum created a television show called Sneak Previews.

A few years later, Thea was named Executive Producer for National (PBS) cultural programs for WTTW/Chicago. She created the first national parenting series, “Look at Me,” hosted by Phil Donahue. She was responsible for the “Soundstage” music series and for co-productions with MTV and HBO.