Sam Strangis, Emmy-Nominated 'CSI' Producer, Dies at 95

Strangis' career spanned six decades, contributing to iconic TV shows like 'Batman,' 'The Brady Bunch,' and 'Happy Days.'

Sam Strangis passed away on July 23 due to kidney failure at Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center in Torrance, California.
Strangis began his career as a script supervisor at Revue Studios and went on to direct episodes of 'The Restless Gun' from 1957 to 1959.
He served as head of production at Paramount Studios, overseeing classic series such as 'The Odd Couple,' 'Happy Days,' and 'Mission: Impossible.'
Strangis co-executive produced the first two seasons of CBS' 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' and the initial season of its spinoff, 'CSI: Miami.'
He is survived by his wife Bonnie, daughter Debi, sons Gary and Greg, sisters Judy and Cindy, five grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.