Veteran Sitcom Writer Tim O’Donnell Dies at 77
The writer, producer, and director was known for his work on shows including Growing Pains and Clueless.
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2 publishers have covered this in 3 articles since 18 Oct 2026. TV | Hollywood Reporter published first, on 18 October at 15:28 UTC; Variety followed 32h 27m later. The most recent article, from Variety Australia, appeared on 20 October at 01:36 UTC.
Outlets reporting it: TV | Hollywood Reporter (major outlet), Variety Australia (major outlet).
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- TV | Hollywood ReporterTim O’Donnell, Veteran Sitcom Writer, Producer and Director, Dies at 77
- VarietyTim O’Donnell, Veteran TV Comedy Writer-Director Known for ‘Growing Pains’ and ‘Dave’s World,’ Dies at 77
- Variety AustraliaTim O’Donnell, Veteran TV Comedy Writer-Director Known for ‘Growing Pains’ and ‘Dave’s World,’ Dies at 77
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- Tim O’Donnell, Veteran TV Comedy Writer-Director Known for ‘Growing Pains’ and ‘Dave’s World,’ Dies at 77 Variety Australia ·
- Tim O’Donnell, Veteran TV Comedy Writer-Director Known for ‘Growing Pains’ and ‘Dave’s World,’ Dies at 77 Variety ·
- Tim O’Donnell, Veteran Sitcom Writer, Producer and Director, Dies at 77 TV | Hollywood Reporter ·
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- Tim O’Donnell