Jay Daniel, Peacemaking Producer on ‘Moonlighting’ and ‘Roseanne,’ Dies at 82
Jay Daniel, a notable television producer, has passed away at the age of 82 due to a pneumonia-related illness. He was known for his work on the series 'Moonlighting' and 'Roseanne,' where he managed to maintain production amidst various challenges. His contributions to the industry were recognized by colleagues, including 'Moonlighting' creator Glenn Gordon Caron.
- ▪Jay Daniel died at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center.
- ▪He was a two-time Emmy-nominated producer known for his work on 'Moonlighting' and 'Roseanne.'
- ▪Daniel played a crucial role in managing the chaotic production of 'Moonlighting,' which starred Cybill Shepherd and Bruce Willis.
- ▪He also developed the sitcom 'Cybill' and worked on the film 'Clean and Sober' with Glenn Gordon Caron.
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Jay Daniel George Rose/Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Jay Daniel, the two-time Emmy-nominated producer who kept the chaos in check on the popular but difficult to make ABC series Moonlighting and Roseanne, has died. He was 82. Daniel died Wednesday at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center of a pneumonia-related illness, his wife, artist Vicky Daniel, told The Hollywood Reporter. Daniel also partnered with Moonlighting creator Glenn Gordon Caron on Clean and Sober, the 1988 Warner Bros.
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