Rich Preuss is an award-winning live and live-to-tape multicamera television Director. In the last 25+ years, he’s worked in all forms of variety television from in-studio comedy shows, large-scale award shows, red carpet specials, comedy specials, dog shows, cooking competition programs, corporate events, e-sports, and even SpaceX rocket launches. He’s an internationally recognized director having directed projects around the world for a multitude of clients.
Recently, he directed a coincidental pairing of animal variety shows: “Dolly Parton’s Pet Gala”, a 2hr special for CBS with Dolly & friends performing Dolly’s biggest hits along with dog fashion shows. Dogs strutting the runway wearing wigs and outfits inspired by Dolly Parton!
Rich also has directed the new TBS comedy/variety series “Stupid Pet Tricks with Sarah Silverman”, based on the iconic David Letterman segment. Dogs, cats, rats, horses, pigs, goats, a camel, a cow, and many more animals doing tricks, stunts, and comedy with appearances by Jon Hamm, Will Ferrell, Reggie Watts, Jeff Ross, Howie Mandel, and many others.
Prior to all the animal antics, Rich directed “The Game Awards”, a 3hr live awards show with performances and presentations by the biggest names in gaming and entertainment around the world. The viewership for “The Game Awards” was a staggering and record-breaking 118 million livestreams.
He has also directed and been the show caller for numerous corporate events for clients including Apple and LinkedIn.
Rich has won a Primetime Emmy, and a Peabody Award.