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Dale McRaven has died at 83.
PEOPLE has reached out to McRaven’s son for comment.
McRaven was best known for his creation of the ABC sitcomPerfect Strangers, as well as for his co-creation ofMork & MindyalongsideGarry Marshalland Joe Glauberg. Together, the trio also created the ABC sitcomAngie, which aired in 1979 and 1980.
McRaven also created the eight-episode seriesThe Texas Wheelersin 1974.
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After his sole creation ofPerfect Strangers, McRaven left the series over creative differences, according toTHR. However, that didn’t stop him from sending notes from a distance on what the script should look like. The show ran 150 episodes over eight seasons.
In addition to creating several television programs, McRaven served as a writer on a few others. His writing credits includeThe Dick Van Dyke Show,The Betty White Show,Get Smart,Room 222,Love, American Style, The Joey Bishop Show and Gomer Pyle: USMC, That Girl, Hey, Landlord,The Odd CoupleandGood Morning Worldalongside Carl Kleinschmidt.
He also served as a writer and producer forThePartridge Family.
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McRaven has been retired from Hollywood for some time. Later in life, he stepped away from writing and producing in the 90s and took up art.
The industry legend leaves behind his son David and daughter Renee, as well as grandchildren Justin and Matthew.
source: people.com
