"Peter S. Fischer, Co-Creator of 'Murder, She Wrote', Dies at 88"

Three-time Emmy Nominee Known for His Work on "Columbo" and "Ellery Queen" Passes Away, Leaves Legacy as a Prolific Television Writer and Mystery Novelist

Peter S. Fischer, co-creator of 'Murder, She Wrote', died on Oct. 30 at a care facility in Pacific Grove, California at 88. The announcement of his passing was made by his grandson Jake McElrath.
Fischer was known for his work as a writer and producer in the television industry, primarily in the murder-mystery genre. He is credited for writing over 40 episodes of 'Murder, She Wrote', and also served as the show's executive producer for several seasons.
In his career, Fischer also wrote for other popular series like 'Columbo', 'Baretta', 'Ellery Queen', and 'The Eddie Capra Mysteries'. His contribution to the genre earned him an Edgar Allan Poe award in 1994.
Apart from his successful TV career, Fischer was also a prolific novelist, writing over 20 mystery novels centered around Hollywood murder plots. His novels often featured real-life famous personalities, albeit in peripheral roles.
Fischer's career accolades include three Emmy nominations, two Golden Globe nominations, and an Anthony Award nomination from the Boucheron World Mysteries Convention. He leaves behind two children, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.