Peter Engel, Creator of 'Saved by the Bell,' Dies at 88

The prolific producer, known for shaping teen sitcoms and reality TV, passed away at his Santa Monica home, leaving a legacy of over 1,000 television episodes.

• Peter Engel, a trailblazing television producer, was best known for creating and executive producing the iconic teen sitcom 'Saved by the Bell.'
• 'Saved by the Bell' began as 'Good Morning, Miss Bliss' on Disney Channel before being retooled for NBC in 1989, becoming a cultural touchstone for Gen X and millennials.
• Engel also produced other teen-focused shows like 'California Dreams,' 'City Guys,' and 'Hang Time,' as well as the reality competition series 'Last Comic Standing.'
• His contributions to television earned him Emmy nominations for 'Saved by the Bell: The New Class' and 'Last Comic Standing,' along with a Gold Circle induction in 2023.
• Engel is survived by his three children and one grandchild, and his memoir, 'I Was Saved by the Bell,' chronicles his influential career in entertainment.

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