Ronald I. Friedman, the productive television and film writer whose career included decades and contained iconic projects such as such as Gi Joe: a real American hero And The Transformers: The Moviedied.
He died of Cardiopulmonal arrest on the Film and Television Fund in Woodland Hills on 15 September. He was 93.
Pennsylvania, born in West Virginia in 1932 and grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, studied architecture at Carnegie Mellon University before he strived for a career in entertainment.
In the course of his career, he became a member of the Writers Guild of America and continued to create more than 700 hours of television content, leaving a permanent figure on both live action and animated programming.
Friedman’s writing credits in live action television were expanded, those who covered some of the most beloved series of the sixties and seventies.
He contributed to The Andy Griffith Show” Gilligan’s Island” Enchanted” The strange coupleAnd Happy daysAmong many others.
His versatility as a writer also showed in his work My favorite march” Become smart” I dream of Jeannie” The Spirit and Mrs. Muir” The Partridge Family” The goodAnd That’s my mom.
In 1966, Friedman earned a Primetime Emmy nomination for his work The Danny Kaye Show. He continued to expand his portfolio with credits on shows such as Chico and the man” Starsky and Hutch” AutumnmanAnd Fantasy Island.
In the end, Friedman shifted his focus to animated television, where he became an important creative voice in projects that defined a generation of fans.
He wrote episodes of Gi Joe: a real American hero and the Cult Classic from 1986 The Transformers: The Movie.
He also worked with Marvel on the animated shows from the 1990s, including Fantastic Four And Iron Man. His contributions also extended to Warner Bros. Animation and wrote for the hit series Taz-ManiaIt ran from 1991 to 1995.
Friedman’s career bridged eras, mediums and genres, who presents his adaptability and creativity in telling stories.
He is survived by his wife, fall, and leaves an inheritance of work that continues to entertain the public throughout the generations.
