David Gerber dies at 86; TV executive produced 'Police Story' and 'Police Woman'

David Gerber, an award-winning television producer and executive whose career included roles as executive producer of the 1970s series "Police Story" and "Police Woman" and the 2006 TV movie "Flight 93," has died. He was 86.. Gerber died of heart failure Saturday at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center, with his wife, actress Laraine Stephens, at his side, said publicist Dale Olson.

By Dennis McLellan

January 8, 2010