Jerry Golod Dies: 'Tales from the Darkside' EP Was 87
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β’Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:13:19 +0000
π° What Happened
TV producer Jerry Golod has died at the age of 87. He died at his home in Rancho Mirage after a short battle with cancer.
His daughter announced the news. Golod was an executive producer behind the horror show Tales from the Darkside. He worked in TV for many years. He is remembered fondly by those who knew him.
π The Backstory
Golod was born in the Bronx in 1938. He worked in advertising before joining CBS as a children's programming executive in 1975.
He helped bring Tales from the Darkside to TV in the 1980s. He also worked on Return to Green Acres and a remake of Land of the Lost. He was also known for helping young writers and producers.
π― Why It Matters
Golod helped shape horror and family TV for a generation. His work still entertains viewers today. It also keeps their work alive for new fans.
TV producer Jerry Golod has died at the age of 87. He died at his home in Rancho Mirage after a short battle with cancer.
His daughter announced the news. Golod was an executive producer behind the horror show Tales from the Darkside. He worked in TV for many years. He is remembered fondly by those who knew him.
Golod was born in the Bronx in 1938. He worked in advertising before joining CBS as a children's programming executive in 1975.
He helped bring Tales from the Darkside to TV in the 1980s. He also worked on Return to Green Acres and a remake of Land of the Lost. He was also known for helping young writers and producers.
Golod helped shape horror and family TV for a generation. His work still entertains viewers today. It also keeps their work alive for new fans.