Jack Shea during a 2002 interview about the history of the Directors Guild of America. (Courtsey Directors Guild of America)
9:10 am ET -Jack Shea dies: A TV sitcom director, Jack Shea and his wife were co-founders of Catholics In Media Associates. Shea promoted racial diversity, and directed 'The Jeffersons,' 'Silver Spoons,' and other TV shows.
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