Bruce Gowers, Emmy-Winning Director of ‘American Idol,‘ ’Bohemian Rhapsody’ Video, Dies at 82

Bruce Gowers, the Emmy award-winning director of “American Idol: The Search for a Superstar” and the original video for “Bohemian Rhapsody” died Jan. 15 in his Santa Monica home after suffering from an acute respiratory infection, according to family members. He was 82. Between 2002 and 2011, Gowers directed 234 episodes of “American Idol” over the course of eight seasons, earning him five Grammy nominations and one win for outstanding directing on a variety, music or comedy series in 2009. Gowers was previously nominated for the same Emmy award in 1998 for his work on the TV special “Fleetwood Mac:… Read Full Article