Biography
Michael Simon is an American television director and producer. Beginning at ABC News and soon moving to ABC Sports, Simon moved over to MTV networks in the 1980s with a long stint at VH1 and MTV, including musical specials, awards shows, concerts, and more. He created, wrote, directed, and produced VH1 Storytellers and produced and directed the VH1 Divas Live specials. He eventually left the MTV networks in 1998 to direct independently, but with most projects being connected to music. This includes work on over 25 series, including A Home for the Holidays, America's Best Dance Crew, The Sing-Off and Ridiculousness.
Directed 23
2020s
- 2024
Josh Groban & Friends: Home for the Holidays
Director
2010s
- 2018
Darci Lynne: My Hometown Christmas
Director
Gad Elmaleh: American Dream
Director
- 2017
The 19th Annual A Home For The Holidays
Director
- 2015
- 2013
A Home for the Holidays With Celine Dion
Director
- 2011
2000s
- 2009
The Sing-Off
Series Director
- 2008
Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special
Director
- 2007
Bob & Tom Comedy All-Stars Tour
Director
The Axis of Evil Comedy Tour
Director
- 2004
Meat Loaf: Live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Director
Melissa Etheridge - Lucky Live
Director
- 2002
Melissa Etheridge Live... and Alone
Director
Herbie Hancock Future2future Live
Director
1990s
- 1999
Donna Summer - Live and More Encore!
Director
VH1 Divas Live 2: An Honors Concert for VH1's Save the Music
Director
- 1998
Celine: These Are Special Times
Director
Bee Gees: One Night Only
Director
VH1: Divas Live
Director
- 1996
Bee Gees - Storytellers
Director
Art department 1
1990s
- 1994
KAGUYAHIME: THE MOON PRINCESS
Production Design