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Andy Friendly (November 6, 1951 – January 4, 2026) was an American television producer.[1]
Early life and career
[edit]Friendly was born in New York City on November 6, 1951, the son of CBS News president Fred Friendly.[2] His brother was producer David T. Friendly.[3]
He was the first producer for Entertainment Tonight, and also worked as an executive at King World and CNBC.[4]
Personal life and death
[edit]Friendly was married to actress Pat Crowley.[5] He died at his home in Bel Air, California, on January 4, 2026, at the age of 74.[6]
References
[edit]- ↑ Barnes, Mike (2026-01-07). "Andy Friendly, First Producer on 'Entertainment Tonight' and a CNBC Executive, Dies at 74". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2026-02-02.
- ↑ "Friendly and Lucky". Television Academy. Retrieved 2026-02-02.
- ↑ Fleming, Michael (September 24, 2004). "Fox, Friendly ink production pact". Variety. Retrieved August 8, 2008.
- ↑ Bono, Sal (2017-10-26). "From His 'Surreal' Time with Johnny Carson to Destroying Richard Pryor's Suit, Producer Andy Friendly Looks Back on His 40 Years in TV". Inside Edition. Retrieved 2026-02-02.
- ↑ Barnes, Mike (2025-09-15). "Patricia Crowley, Star of TV's 'Please Don't Eat the Daisies,' Dies at 91". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2026-02-02.
- ↑ Evans, Greg (2026-01-07). "Andy Friendly Dies: First 'Entertainment Tonight' Producer, Son Of Legendary CBS Newsman Fred Friendly Was 74". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-02-02.