David Piel
American television producer and actor (1923–2004)
David Joseph Piel was an American television director, producer and actor, best known for his contributions to children's television programming, in particular, the nearly 50 limited animation "Story Films" he produced and directed for Captain Kangaroo. He also directed the first screen adaptation of Crockett Johnson's hugely successful picture book, Harold and the Purple Crayon, and created the initially successful but short-lived, semi-animated TV series, Big Mac and His Magic Train.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 1 film — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 1 other record (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▼ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19-- | Harold and the purple crayon | directed by David Piel; written and illustrated by Crockett Johnson. | 8 | 16mm | Color | sound |