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TV Pioneer Jerry Golod Dies at 87
3 Oct
Summary
- Jerry Golod died at 87 after a battle with cancer.
- He produced 'Tales From the Darkside' and rebooted 'Land of the Lost'.
- Golod had a career spanning over four decades in television.
Jerry Golod, a visionary television producer known for his work on 'Tales From the Darkside' and a reboot of 'Land of the Lost,' has died at the age of 87. His passing occurred at his home in Rancho Mirage after a short illness.
Golod's career, spanning more than 40 years, began with executive roles at CBS and NBC. He later founded JayGee Productions, where he cultivated a talent for adapting unconventional concepts into successful television series.
A pivotal moment in his career was his involvement in bringing the sensibility of George A. Romero's 'Creepshow' to television, which evolved into the cult-favorite anthology series 'Tales From the Darkside.'
His production credits also include the adventure series 'Adderly,' 'Return to Green Acres,' and the 1991 revival of 'Land of the Lost.'
Golod was born in the Bronx on December 26, 1938. He began his career in advertising before moving into television programming at CBS, where he oversaw children's programs, and later at NBC in program development.
In the 1990s, he was also involved with the proposed Pet Television Network. In 2013, a new incarnation of 'Tales From the Darkside' was in development, with Golod among the executive producers, though a pilot produced in 2015 did not lead to a series.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth, their two children, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
