The Veteran “Newhart” Television Producer Has Died.
In 1997, while working for Mary Tyler Moore Enterprises, Stephen C. Grossman produced television series such as “The Betty White Show,” “Mary,” and “The Mary Tyler Moore Comedy Hour.” Later, in 1990, he left the company.
After leaving Mary Tyler Moore Enterprises, Grossman worked for a variety of production companies, including Warner Bros., Paramount Television, Disney, and others. One of his most notable projects, however, was his eight years as a coordinating producer on the CBS sitcom “Newhart” in the 1980s.
Grossman began his career as an actor, playing understudy roles on Broadway before becoming a producer. He also stage-managed at the Circle in the Square Theatre and worked with director Gil Cates.
Stephen Grossman’s Tragic Cause of Death
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the veteran producer died on Thursday at the age of 76 in his home from coronavirus complications. Joan, his wife, announced his death.
He is survived by his late wife of 53 years, Joan, daughter Jennifer, son-in-law Spencer Burke, and grandson Brenden. According to The Wrap, funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 3rd at Gorman Eden Mortuary in Mission Hills, California.
Fans and Co-stars Pay Tribute to Late Producer
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the veteran producer died on Thursday at the age of 76 in his home from coronavirus complications. Joan, his wife, announced his death.
He is survived by his late wife of 53 years, Joan, daughter Jennifer, son-in-law Spencer Burke, and grandson Brenden. According to The Wrap, funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 3rd at Gorman Eden Mortuary in Mission Hills, California.
I just received word that the Executive Producer of Newhart, Stephen Grossman passed away. Stephen was an amazing father & husband, a wonderful human as well as top notch Producer. We send our love to his wife Joannie & his entire family – we will miss him dearly & are so sad.
— Bob Newhart (@BobNewhart) October 28, 2022
Among Stephen Grossman’s other works are “George & Leo” (1997) and “Baby Bob” (1998). (2002). Grossman has also assisted the PGA in overseeing the Diversity and Inclusion Committee’s operations
