TV producer Woody Fraser, known for ‘The Mike Douglas Show,’ dies at 90

Woody Fraser, the renowned American television producer and director, passed away on Saturday afternoon at the age of 90, confirmed by his daughter Stacy.

Fraser’s death marks the end of a remarkable career that spanned over five decades in the television industry.

Fraser was a pioneering figure in talk, news, and variety programming, best known for co-launching 'The Mike Douglas Show,' which ran over 4,000 episodes from 1961 to 1982. He also played a key role in the success of 'Good Morning America.' 

Throughout his career, Fraser contributed to numerous notable shows, including 'The Dick Cavett Show,' 'The Richard Simmons Show,' 'What Would You Do?,' and 'That’s Incredible!'

His longtime collaborator, producer E.V. Di Massa Jr., paid tribute on Facebook, recalling their work together and honoring Fraser's legacy as a "true producing genius."

Fraser’s career began in 1960 as a director for NBC, and by the mid-'60s, he was producing over 32 hours of television each week. In recent years, he helped launch series like 'McEnroe' for CNBC and 'Huckabee' for Fox News.

Fraser is survived by eight children and three grandchildren. More details on his passing are expected in the coming days.