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Producer and Executive Jerry Golod Dies at 87

Television producer and former network executive Jerry Golod has died at the age of 87. Known for his work on series such as Tales from the Darkside, he passed away at his home in Rancho Mirage, California, following a battle with cancer.

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The coverage reflects Golod's dual legacy as both a corporate network executive and a creative producer of cult television. His career transition highlights the broader industry shift in the 1980s toward independent production companies like his own JayGee Productions.

Key facts

  1. 01Jerry Golod died at the age of 87.
  2. 02He was a former executive at CBS and NBC.
  3. 03He produced the series Tales from the Darkside.

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Jerry Golod, ‘Tales From the Darkside’ Producer, Dies at 87
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US media highlights his career trajectory from network executive at CBS and NBC to independent producer of genre television.

3 articles · Variety, Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter

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