The prolific producer and director behind iconic television programs like 'The Mike Douglas Show' and 'Good Morning America', has passed away at the age of 90.
- December 23, 2024
AceShowbiz - Woody Fraser, a television industry titan, has passed away at the age of 90. The news was confirmed by his daughter, Stacy, and Variety.
Fraser began his career in television in 1960 as a director for NBC. That same year, he met Mike Douglas and together they created "The Mike Douglas Show", which became one of the longest-running and most successful talk shows in TV history.
Fraser's career skyrocketed from there, and he became one of the most sought-after producers of the mid-1960s and early-1970s. He oversaw an unprecedented 32.5 hours of television programming each week from 1966 to 1973, including "The Mike Douglas Show", "The Dick Cavett Show", "The Della Reese Show", "[t=The Bill Russell Show" and "Kid Talk".
Among Fraser's other notable credits are "The Family Challenge", "That's Incredible!", "The Home Show", "On Trial", "What Would You Do?", "Home & Family", "America Alive", "People Do the Craziest Things" and "Life's Most Embarrassing Moments".
In recent years, Fraser launched "McEnroe" for CNBC and "Huckabee" for FOX News. He also supported his late wife Noreen Fraser's Stand Up to Cancer telethons, which raised over $100 million for cancer research.
Fraser's impact on the television industry was immense. He is credited with establishing "Good Morning America" as the foremost morning news and entertainment program during his tenure as its first executive producer.
Fraser is survived by his eight children and three grandchildren. His passion for television and his unwavering dedication to creating memorable and entertaining shows will continue to inspire future generations of television professionals.
