Earl Barret, ‘Too Close for Comfort’ Writer and Producer, Dies at 94

Veteran comedy writer and producer Earl Barret, who co-developed the sitcom *Too Close for Comfort*, has died aged 94. His work across more than 30 television series helped shape American comedy over several decades, including programmes such as *Get Smart*, *Bewitched* and *The Andy Griffith Show*.

Barret died of natural causes at his home in Sherman Oaks on 22 October, his daughter J.K. Barret said. With writing partner Arne Sultan, he developed *Too Close for Comfort*, which ran for six seasons from 1980 to 1987 and followed cartoonist Henry Rush and his family. Barret also co-created the *Batman* villain King Tut with Robert C. Dennis, and is survived by his wife, two children and five grandsons.