Writer Edward J. Lakso Dies at 76 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 05-31-2009, 01:47 AM

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Prolific freelance writer, director, producer, composer, lyricist, Edward Joseph Lakso, 76, the last of a breed of independent freelance television writers, died at home after a long illness. His credits include writing and/or producing "Charlie's Angels," "COMBAT!," "The Rockford Files," "Star Trek," "Adventures In Paradise," "Mission:Impossible," "The Wild Wild West," "My Three Sons," "43:The Richard Petty Story," to name a few.

Lakso's talent was apparent from the days at U.C.L.A. when he sang opera and played jazz piano. Ed wrote fast and furiously, singularly creating over 400 hours of television.

Ed is survived by his wife, Rev. Lee Lakso, of Beverly Hills, CA, daughters
Shauna L. Hagan of San Diego, CA, and Laurie Lakso of New Mexico, four grandchildren, two great grandchildren, one sister, two brothers and many beloved nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to acknowledge Giovanni Jalandon for being an exceptional caregiver and friend to Ed and the entire family and Haven Hospice of Los Angeles.
Donations may be made to Alzheimer's Assoc., 5900 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1100, Los Angeles, CA 90036. Ph: (323) 938.3379

catlover79 · 05-31-2009, 09:30 AM

Mr. Lakso was interviewed in The Charlie's Angels Casebook, and his comments were both entertaining and insightful. He met his wife Lee when she guest-starred on the show. God bless his family and friends at this time.

05-31-2009, 01:47 AM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,370	Writer Edward J. Lakso Dies at 76 Link Prolific freelance writer, director, producer, composer, lyricist, Edward Joseph Lakso, 76, the last of a breed of independent freelance television writers, died at home after a long illness. His credits include writing and/or producing "Charlie's Angels," "COMBAT!," "The Rockford Files," "Star Trek," "Adventures In Paradise," "Mission:Impossible," "The Wild Wild West," "My Three Sons," "43:The Richard Petty Story," to name a few. Lakso's talent was apparent from the days at U.C.L.A. when he sang opera and played jazz piano. Ed wrote fast and furiously, singularly creating over 400 hours of television. Ed is survived by his wife, Rev. Lee Lakso, of Beverly Hills, CA, daughters Shauna L. Hagan of San Diego, CA, and Laurie Lakso of New Mexico, four grandchildren, two great grandchildren, one sister, two brothers and many beloved nieces and nephews. The family wishes to acknowledge Giovanni Jalandon for being an exceptional caregiver and friend to Ed and the entire family and Haven Hospice of Los Angeles. Donations may be made to Alzheimer's Assoc., 5900 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1100, Los Angeles, CA 90036. Ph: (323) 938.3379
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05-31-2009, 09:30 AM	#2
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Mr. Lakso was interviewed in The Charlie's Angels Casebook, and his comments were both entertaining and insightful. He met his wife Lee when she guest-starred on the show. God bless his family and friends at this time.
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