Peter Engel, ‘Saved by the Bell’ Producer, Dies at 88

Peter Engel, the influential producer known for transforming teen television in the 1990s, passed away at the age of 88 in his Santa Monica home. He gained fame as the executive producer of 'Saved by the Bell,' a seminal series that aired from 1989 to 1993 and became a cultural touchstone for a generation. Engel's career began as an NBC page, and he went on to produce over 1,000 episodes of various shows, including 'California Dreams,' 'City Guys,' and 'Last Comic Standing.' The success of 'Saved by the Bell' led to the creation of several spinoffs and helped establish the TNBC programming block dedicated to young adult audiences. Engel was also involved in the recent reboot of 'Saved by the Bell,' which aired from 2020 to 2021. His legacy includes a memoir detailing his experiences in the entertainment industry and the impact of his work on youth culture.