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Lewis Chesler. Lewis Chesler, a native of Cleveland, graduated from Amherst College with high honours in cultural history. Following college, he served in the US Peace Corps and in the Merchant Marine. In the mid-70’s, he became artistic director of the Long Beach Performing Arts Centre.
Lewis Chesler is known for The Hitchhiker (1983), Welcome to Paradox (1998) and The Hidden Room (1991).
Chesler/Perlmutter Productions is a Toronto based Film and Television Production Company that was established in 1989 by Lewis Chesler and David M. Perlmutter. Since then, they have had a...
Dec 2, 2022 · Toronto’s Chesler/Perlmutter Productions (C/P) has received a strategic investment from L.A.-based distributor Principal Media in a bid to expand their respective production and distribution slates.
Sometimes his voice falls to a whisper. Chesler/Perlmutter received a glowing profile by Variety 6/30/02: Canada's most persevering indie production duo, Chesler/Perlmutter, has stepped up the tempo -- and they're making it happen without the aid of handouts from federal funder Telefilm Canada.
The Hitchhiker was created by Lewis Chesler and Riff Markowitz, later joined by Richard Rothstein. The pilot episode consisted of three stories. Richard Rothstein wrote two and Jeph Loeb and Matt Weissman wrote the third. Paul Hoffert created the theme music for the show. Episodes Series overview
HBO’s first dramatic series in 1984. Executive Producer Lewis Chesler helped establish the acceptance of cable programing as an avenue for top film and television talents. The Hitchhiker won eight ACE Awards and became the highest ranking series on television.
