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In Memoriam

November 5, 2011

Remembering Andy Rooney

CBS News has announced that legendary journalist Andy Rooney died today, November 5th, at the age of 92. He had recently suffered complications from a "minor surgery" done shortly after he stepped
November 1, 2011

Legendary "Academy Awards" Producer Gil Cates, Dies at 77

The Archive of American Television is sad to report that director/producer Gilbert Cates passed away suddenly on Monday, October 31st at the age of 77. He started in early television as an associate
October 12, 2011

Legendary Costume Designer Ray Aghayan Dies at 83

We've just learned that noted costume designer Ray Aghayan has passed away at the age of 83. He began his work in television designing costumes for Matinee Theater, while on staff with the NBC
September 11, 2011

Actor Cliff Robertson dies at 88

Legendary actor Cliff Robertson passed away on September 10th, one day after his 88th birthday. The Archive of American Television interviewed him about his television work in 2005. Here are some
September 7, 2011

Noted TV director Charles Dubin, best known for his work on M*A*S*H, dies at 92

Sad news: noted director Charles Dubin passed away on September 5th at the age of 92. Dubin began his career as an actor, and transitioned to television as an assistant director at ABC in 1950. He
September 6, 2011

International TV Executive Donald Taffner, Sr. dies at 80

We're sad to report the passing of Donald Taffner, Sr., who died early this morning. Don founded DLT Entertainment in 1963 -- specializing in international television distribution. DLT was
August 31, 2011

Legendary blacklisted director David Pressman dies at 97

"David Pressman (with Robert S. Woods) as "Bernie" on One Life to Live"We're sad to report that director David Pressman passed away on August 29, 2011 at the age of 97. He was known as an "actor's
August 22, 2011

Noted Director Reza Badiyi Dies at 81

We're sad to report that director and main title visualizer Reza Badiyi has passed away on August 20th at age 81. The Archive interviewed him in 2003. Badiyi began his career in Iran, where he won
July 12, 2011

"Gilligan's Island" and "Brady Bunch" Creator Sherwood Schwartz dies at 94

Sad news: Legendary comedy writer/producer Sherwood Schwartz, best known for creating and producing Gilligan's Island and The Brady Bunch has died in Los Angeles at the age of 94. Schwartz began his
July 10, 2011

TV Comedy Writing Legend Sam Denoff has Died

Very sad news, the Archive of American Television has learned that TV Legend Sam Denoff, not only an Archive interviewee, but someone who passionately supported the Archive as an interviewer, passed
June 28, 2011

Composer Fred Steiner, best known for the "Perry Mason" theme, has died

Legendary composer Fred Steiner passed away on June 23rd at the age of 88. The prolific composer (and musicologist) worked on many series including Playhouse 90, The Twilight Zone, Perry Mason, Star
June 15, 2011

Noted TV Producer Bob Banner Dies at 89

We've just learned that legendary TV producer Bob Banner has passed away at 89. Banner was one of the pioneers in  the new medium of television, beginning his career at WBKB, and later WMAQ in
June 8, 2011

TV comedy writing legend (and Mad Libs co-creator) Leonard Stern dies at 88

We're very sad to report that legendary comedy writer Leonard Stern died at 88 on Tuesday.  Stern was a passionate advocate for writers and was a great friend of the Archive of American Television. Kn
June 3, 2011

Western star James Arness passes at 88

Sad news to report: TV Legend James Arness passed away today at the age of 88. He was best known for his longtime portrayal of Marshal Matt Dillon on the classic Western series Gunsmoke and later on H
April 19, 2011

Veteran Comedy Writer Sol Saks has Died

We've just learned that veteran comedy writer Sol Saks, best known in television as the creator of the classic sitcom Bewitched, passed away on April 16th at the age of 100. The Archive interviewed Mr

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