Edward Louis Rissien (October 20, 1924 – April 8, 2023) was an American production company executive and producer.
When the war was over and Rissien returned to Des Moines, he quickly realized he wanted to be closer to theater and in a telephone conversation with Cloris, she suggested that he come to New York.
Rissien moved to Hollywood in 1954 to work on the Mark Stevens series Big Town[5] followed by production assignments at Screen Gems at Columbia Pictures.
[9] Projects produced during this time included The Beverly Hillbillies and Green Acres and the film Castle Keep directed by legendary director Sydney Pollack.
He remained at Playboy Productions for 16 years, eventually becoming president overseeing television movies, specials and pilots.