Tim O’Donnell, Veteran TV Comedy Writer-Director Known for ‘Growing Pains’ and ‘Dave’s World,’ Dies at 77

Tim O’Donnell, a television comedy writer, producer and director whose credits included “Growing Pains” and “Dave’s World”, has died aged 77. His career spanned local news and sitcoms, and he also helped develop American-style comedy for audiences in Russia and China.

O’Donnell died at home in Glendale, California, on 27 July after living with bladder cancer for three years. He worked on shows including “Clueless”, “Uncle Buck” and “Phil of the Future”, and served on Writers Guild of America West contract negotiating committees and its board. A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. on 25 October at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills; he is survived by his wife, four daughters and four grandchildren.