Lee Dannacher

Emily Sue Dannacher (January 5, 1950 – March 4, 2018; commonly known as Lee Dannacher) was an American television producer. She was known for her production of the 1980s animated television series ThunderCats and SilverHawks.

Early life and education Dannacher was born in Wabash, Indiana, in 1950 to Dr. William Dennis Dannacher and Emily Marteen Rhymer. She graduated Wabash High School in 1968, before attaining a bachelor's degree at the University of Oklahoma. She received a master's degree from Nova Southeastern University in 2008.

Career She worked for a decade at the Division of Children and Family Services in Peru, but was known for her production of the 1980s animated television series ThunderCats and SilverHawks. She worked with Rankin/Bass Animated Entertainment for 25 years. she directed Santa, Baby!, another Rankin/Bass production.

She was working as an investigator for child protective services in Indiana at the time of her death.

Death Dannacher died in 2018, aged 68.