| Atlanta 1996 Centennial Olympic Games Opening Ceremony |
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In the summer of 1996, Don Mischer Productions created and produced the Opening |
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| More than two years in pre-production on the concept and design, the Opening and Closing Ceremonies had a cast of 8,000, a staff of 540, and a roster of 2,600 support volunteers. |
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| Striving to create emotional moments, the event celebrated the American South, the tradition of the Olympic Games and the ideals of the Olympic movement. | |
| Don won a primetime Emmy for his direction of the Opening Ceremonies. | |
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