David W. Duclon, Creator of 'Punky Brewster,' Dies at 74

The prolific sitcom writer and producer, known for 'Silver Spoons' and 'Family Matters,' passed away after a long illness in Franklin, Tennessee.

David W. Duclon, a celebrated TV writer and producer, died on January 15, 2025, at the age of 74 after a prolonged illness.
Duclon created the iconic 1980s sitcom 'Punky Brewster,' which earned multiple Emmy nominations and a 2021 reboot on Peacock.
He co-developed 'Silver Spoons' and contributed to other major sitcoms, including 'The Jeffersons,' 'Family Matters,' and 'Laverne & Shirley.'
Duclon mentored future showrunners like Greg Garcia ('My Name Is Earl') and Meg DeLoatch ('Family Reunion'), leaving a lasting legacy in the industry.
Born in Rockford, Illinois, Duclon began his career in 1972 on 'The Odd Couple' and eventually became a key figure in shaping classic sitcoms of the 1970s, '80s, and '90s.