Tim O’Donnell, Veteran Sitcom Writer, Producer and Director, Dies at 77

Tim O’Donnell, a veteran sitcom writer, producer and director whose work included *Growing Pains*, *Clueless* and *Dave’s World*, has died aged 77. He helped shape several American television comedies across decades, after starting his career in radio and television news.

O’Donnell died at home in Glendale on 27 July after a battle with bladder cancer, his wife Cara said. He worked on *Growing Pains* from 1986 to 1990, developed *Uncle Buck* for CBS and co-created *Home Free*, which starred Matthew Perry. His later credits included *Clueless* and Disney Channel’s *Phil of the Future*; he also won two local Emmy awards for commentary early in his career.