Woody Fraser, Pioneering TV Producer Behind 'Good Morning America,' Dies at 90

Fraser, creator of 'The Mike Douglas Show' and a trailblazer in television talk and variety programming, passed away on Saturday, leaving a legacy of innovation spanning over five decades.

Woody Fraser, a prolific television producer and director, died on Saturday at the age of 90, as confirmed by his daughter Stacy.
Fraser was best known for creating 'The Mike Douglas Show' and launching 'Good Morning America,' where he served as the first executive producer.
Over a 50-year career, Fraser worked on numerous influential programs, including 'The Dick Cavett Show,' 'The Richard Simmons Show,' and 'That's Incredible!'.
He received multiple Daytime Emmy nominations and won in 1982 for 'The Richard Simmons Show,' a project he co-produced with his late wife, Noreen Fraser.
Fraser is remembered as a mentor and innovator in television, credited with pioneering the co-host format and producing over 32 hours of weekly programming during his peak years.