George Corrin

George Corrin (1922–2015) was an American scenic and graphic designer, known for creating the sets for presidential debates between Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy.

Early life and education Corrin was born in Long Branch, New Jersey and first started designing sets in the 1940s. His first set was for the Studio Players of Essex County, New Jersey in 1942.

Corrin served for three years during World War II.

Corrin went on to receive an MFA from the Yale University School of Drama.

Career Corrin designed sets for theater and television. He also designed sets for shows including Voice of Firestone, Paul Whiteman Show, The Nurses, and Peter Jennings With The News. He was art director for the 1979 film, The Hitter. Corrin also managed restoration of the Shubert Theater in 1989.