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Sol Saks, the creator of 'Bewitched,' has died. He was 100.The TV writer and playwright got his start in radio with gigs on 'Duffy's Tavern,' 'The Baby Snooks Show' and 'The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.'
On the TV side he wrote for 'My Favorite Husband' and 'Summer Playhouse.'
The writer is said to have drawn inspiration for 'Bewitched' from the movies 'I Married a Witch' and 'Bell, Book and Candle.' Saks' 'Bewitched' ran on ABC from 1964-1972. The series is still enjoying a long life in syndication.
Besides 'Bewitched,' Saks published a book, 'The Craft of Comedy Writing' in 1985 and plays such as 'A Dream of Butterflies.' Saks also wrote Cary Grant's last film, 'Walk, Don't Run.'
According to Variety, Saks died of respiratory failure, a result of a pneumonia.
In other TV news ...
o. Former 'Dexter' showrunner Chip Johannessen has joined Showtime's 'Homeland.' Johannessen will be a writer and producer on the CIA drama. The project, from '24' producers Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa, stars Claire Danes. [Hollywood Reporter]
o. A&E's 'The Glades' returns Sun., June 5 at 10PM. Last season the show became A&E's most-watched series, pulling in more than 3 million viewers. [Deadline]
o. Masi Oka has landed a script deal at Syfy. The 'Heroes' veteran is teaming with Alex Sabeti to write 'The Correctors,' a time travel drama. Oka is also attached to star and executive produce. [Hollywood Reporter]
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