Richard L. O’Connor, an Emmy-winning television producer and studio executive involved in several major film and TV productions, dies at 96. Multiple outlets report that O’Connor died on July 22 in Palm Desert, California. His family confirms his death, but none of the reports specify a cause. O’Connor is noted for his executive production role on films including The Muppet Movie and On Golden Pond. He is also credited as an executive in charge of production on Across 110th Street, and another production mentioned in one report is Hickey & Boggs. Deadline further notes his involvement as a producer or executive on Raise the Titanic. Variety reports that O’Connor won an Emmy in 1990. The accounts present him as a long-time figure in production and studio operations, with careers spanning both television recognition and film executive oversight.