Emmy-Nominated Producer Sam Strangis Dies at 95

Sam Strangis, a prominent producer and director known for his work on iconic television shows such as Batman, The Six Million Dollar Man, and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, passed away at the age of 95 on July 23 due to kidney failure. His career spanned over five decades, starting as a script supervisor at Revue Studios and later directing episodes of The Restless Gun. Strangis served as head of production at Paramount Studios where he oversaw popular series including The Brady Bunch and Happy Days. He co-produced The Six Million Dollar Man in 1974 and later founded Ten-Four Productions, which produced notable TV movies. Strangis concluded his career with CBS's CSI and CSI: Miami, earning an Emmy nomination for the latter. He is survived by his wife Bonnie, three children, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.