Sherwood Schwartz has died (1916-2011) - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Waterston_Fan · 07-12-2011, 01:59 PM

His theme songs will live forever.

Sherwood Schwartz, the veteran television producer who created and wrote the theme songs for classic TV shows including The Brady Bunch and Gilligan's Island, has died. Great niece Robin Randall tells AP he died at 4 a.m. this morning.

Schwartz, who began his career writing jokes for Bob Hope, died of natural causes in his sleep surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Mildred Schwartz, and four children. He was 94.

http://content.usatoday.com/communit...hwartz-dies-/1

catlover79 · 07-12-2011, 02:07 PM

to a true TV legend!!!!

Bronson · 07-12-2011, 02:08 PM

RIP My condolence to this family.

catlover79 · 07-12-2011, 02:31 PM

I just got a note from Jerry Houser aka Wally Logan (The Brady Brides, A Very Brady Christmas, and The Bradys) re: Mr. Schwartz's passing:

"Hey Monika..... That's sweet of you to write me a note. He was a good guy. I've always felt fortunate to have worked with him and known him as a friend."

Zoneboy · 07-12-2011, 02:38 PM

I can't believe it.

Mr. Schwartz

Cactus Jack · 07-12-2011, 02:45 PM

King of cheesy but classicness , and theme songs that get stuck in your head

sunshinefizzy · 07-12-2011, 03:25 PM

Have a nice time in heaven, Mr. Schwartz.

Mr. Television · 07-12-2011, 04:34 PM

Thanks for creating 2 of the best shows of my childhood. You are truly a legend. R.I.P. Mr. Schwartz.

Jack Gomez · 07-12-2011, 04:35 PM

Ohio8 · 07-12-2011, 05:14 PM

Jack1000 · 07-12-2011, 06:37 PM

The world has lost a great TV legend, icon, and friend. The love and gentle soul that is Sherwood Schwartz. Thank you sir for so much kindness and love you brought to the TV industry! Your creation and dedication to The Brady Bunch and Gilligan's Island will live forever, as will you in heaven.

RIP what a great man, for whom there is no equal.

Jack

70s show watcher · 07-12-2011, 06:42 PM

rip to a true gentleman and a class act who brought us so much joy r i p mr schwartz

McGillicuddy · 07-12-2011, 07:17 PM

R.I.P. Mr. Schwartz. Thank you for The Bradys and Gilligan, including all the reunions of both shows!

By the way, its not very well known, but Sherwood Schwartz also was behind the one season wonder series, Its About Time (1966-1967).

Mr. Television · 07-12-2011, 09:53 PM

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...herwood-210309

Florence Henderson, Barry Williams and Maureen McCormick remember the prolific writer-producer.

For five seasons, Sherwood Schwartz brought such now-classic expressions as, “Marcia, Marcia, Marcia” into the lexicon via his classic sitcom The Brady Bunch, and as much as the ABC series was about family, the writer-producer remained part of the cast’s extended family after the series ended its run in 1974.

“As much as Robert Reed [who played patriarch Mike Brady] was like a dad to me, Sherwood was like a grandpa,” Barry Williams (Greg Brady) said of Schwartz, who died Tuesday in Los Angeles. He was 94.

“The whole Brady family is close and I’m in touch with his family and knew his passing was imminent,” Williams told The Hollywood Reporter. “I was happy to know he was with his family and as comfortable as possible.”

A somber Williams noted he last saw Schwartz when the prolific writer was receiving one of his many awards and that he always had good advice.

“The best advice anyone has ever given me was Sherwood, when as a 17-year-old kid I felt the weight of the world on my shoulders,” Williams said. “He said, ‘Take your time, relax, take a deep breath and enjoy yourself.’ And that’s what I’ve done.”

Florence Henderson, who played matriarch Carol Brady, noted it was Schwartz who changed her life when he selected her for the role.

“He was a wonderful teacher in life and again, in death, he taught us how to leave with dignity and courage,” Henderson said in a statement. “Sherwood has a wonderful family who so loved and respected him. I know his Brady Bunch family feels the same way.”

Maureen McCormick (Marcia Brady) recalled using Schwartz as a sounding board through the years.

“My mom, father and I would all go to Sherwood for advice because he always had a great answer,” she told THR. “He’d tell you that you’d have the answer within; he’d always tell you how to turn something around to make it a positive.”

McCormick noted that she’d use Schwartz as a sounding board in her post-Brady Bunch career and most recently spoke with him a month ago.

“He read my book and he’d see my movies and would always call me and congratulate me,” she said. “I owe so much to him and I’ll forever be thankful and grateful to him for all the opportunities that have come my way because of the show. I’ll always have a piece of him with me."

“He was like a father; he was my friend and he was so many things to me,” McCormick continued. “He was somebody that I really looked up to. Being around him for five years and having him on the set every day, he was such a great role model for so many things even though I didn’t know it at the time. So much of what he taught me is ingrained in me now.”

Ann B. Davis, Eve Plumb, Susan Olsen, Christopher Knight and Mike Lookinland were not available for comment Tuesday.

Mr. Television · 07-12-2011, 10:00 PM

A farewell letter from Sherwood Schwartz .

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...rwood-schwartz

07-12-2011, 01:59 PM	#1
Waterston_Fan Eternal Member Eternal Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 26, 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,195	Sherwood Schwartz has died (1916-2011) His theme songs will live forever. Sherwood Schwartz, the veteran television producer who created and wrote the theme songs for classic TV shows including The Brady Bunch and Gilligan's Island, has died. Great niece Robin Randall tells AP he died at 4 a.m. this morning. Schwartz, who began his career writing jokes for Bob Hope, died of natural causes in his sleep surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Mildred Schwartz, and four children. He was 94. http://content.usatoday.com/communit...hwartz-dies-/1

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catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	I just got a note from Jerry Houser aka Wally Logan (The Brady Brides, A Very Brady Christmas, and The Bradys) re: Mr. Schwartz's passing: "Hey Monika..... That's sweet of you to write me a note. He was a good guy. I've always felt fortunate to have worked with him and known him as a friend."

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Jack1000 Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 05, 2001 Posts: 2,055	The world has lost a great TV legend, icon, and friend. The love and gentle soul that is Sherwood Schwartz. Thank you sir for so much kindness and love you brought to the TV industry! Your creation and dedication to The Brady Bunch and Gilligan's Island will live forever, as will you in heaven. RIP what a great man, for whom there is no equal. Jack

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07-12-2011, 07:17 PM	#13
McGillicuddy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Posts: 5,179	R.I.P. Mr. Schwartz. Thank you for The Bradys and Gilligan, including all the reunions of both shows! By the way, its not very well known, but Sherwood Schwartz also was behind the one season wonder series, Its About Time (1966-1967).

07-12-2011, 09:53 PM	#14
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...herwood-210309 Florence Henderson, Barry Williams and Maureen McCormick remember the prolific writer-producer. For five seasons, Sherwood Schwartz brought such now-classic expressions as, “Marcia, Marcia, Marcia” into the lexicon via his classic sitcom The Brady Bunch, and as much as the ABC series was about family, the writer-producer remained part of the cast’s extended family after the series ended its run in 1974. “As much as Robert Reed [who played patriarch Mike Brady] was like a dad to me, Sherwood was like a grandpa,” Barry Williams (Greg Brady) said of Schwartz, who died Tuesday in Los Angeles. He was 94. “The whole Brady family is close and I’m in touch with his family and knew his passing was imminent,” Williams told The Hollywood Reporter. “I was happy to know he was with his family and as comfortable as possible.” A somber Williams noted he last saw Schwartz when the prolific writer was receiving one of his many awards and that he always had good advice. “The best advice anyone has ever given me was Sherwood, when as a 17-year-old kid I felt the weight of the world on my shoulders,” Williams said. “He said, ‘Take your time, relax, take a deep breath and enjoy yourself.’ And that’s what I’ve done.” Florence Henderson, who played matriarch Carol Brady, noted it was Schwartz who changed her life when he selected her for the role. “He was a wonderful teacher in life and again, in death, he taught us how to leave with dignity and courage,” Henderson said in a statement. “Sherwood has a wonderful family who so loved and respected him. I know his Brady Bunch family feels the same way.” Maureen McCormick (Marcia Brady) recalled using Schwartz as a sounding board through the years. “My mom, father and I would all go to Sherwood for advice because he always had a great answer,” she told THR. “He’d tell you that you’d have the answer within; he’d always tell you how to turn something around to make it a positive.” McCormick noted that she’d use Schwartz as a sounding board in her post-Brady Bunch career and most recently spoke with him a month ago. “He read my book and he’d see my movies and would always call me and congratulate me,” she said. “I owe so much to him and I’ll forever be thankful and grateful to him for all the opportunities that have come my way because of the show. I’ll always have a piece of him with me." “He was like a father; he was my friend and he was so many things to me,” McCormick continued. “He was somebody that I really looked up to. Being around him for five years and having him on the set every day, he was such a great role model for so many things even though I didn’t know it at the time. So much of what he taught me is ingrained in me now.” Ann B. Davis, Eve Plumb, Susan Olsen, Christopher Knight and Mike Lookinland were not available for comment Tuesday.

07-12-2011, 10:00 PM	#15
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	A farewell letter from Sherwood Schwartz . http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...rwood-schwartz