John Peaslee, a longtime comedy author finest identified for his work on Coach and In response to Jim, died November 11 of pure causes at his Sherman Oaks, CA. residence. He was 73.
Peaslee’s dying was confirmed by his former writing accomplice, Judd Pillot.
A New York native and graduate of Northwestern College, Peaslee’s profession spanned greater than 40 years and a number of other genres. He started in information and documentaries, first at Newsweek and later for producer Alvin H. Perlmutter. In 1985, he moved to Los Angeles the place he loved a profitable profession in TV comedy, writing and producing such exhibits as Coach, Mad About You, One thing So Proper, In response to Jim, Simply Shoot Me and Liv and Maddie.
He was additionally a Peabody and a Humanitas Prize winner.
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“John was elegant, tender spoken and so annoyingly even tempered,” Pillot wrote on Fb on Tuesday. “We made a colourful staff. He was caviar on toast factors to my lox on a bagel. And together with his blue eyes and that excellent hair, he was a placing Paul Newman to my Paul Reiser. Sorry, Paul.”
Peaslee is survived by his spouse Dava Waite; daughter Rebecca; and brother Jim.
In lieu of companies, the household asks that you simply donate to your native animal charity, contribute to Alcoholics Nameless (LACOAA.org) or take a protracted hike in your favourite spot and consider Peaslee strolling beside you.
