Notable Deaths 2011: Classic television
The comedy writer and producer created “Gilligan’s Island” and “The Brady Bunch. “ He also wrote the memorable theme-song lyrics for both the wacky tale of a shipwrecked “three-hour tour” and the story of the marriage between a “lovely lady” with three daughters and “a man named Brady” with three sons. Above, Schwartz in 2008 receives kisses from Florence Henderson, who played Mrs. Brady, and Dawn Wells, who played Mary Ann on “Gilligan’s Island.” He was 94. Full obituary Notable film and television deaths of 2011 (Nick Ut / Associated Press)
Stern was a writer for “The Honeymooners” and “Get Smart” and created “McMillan & Wife.” In 1953, he and a partner created the Mad Libs word-game books, of which more than 110 million copies have been sold. He was 88. Full obituary Notable film and television deaths of 2011 (Anacleto Rapping / Los Angeles Times)
