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John Peaslee Dies; Comedy Writer Best Known For ‘Coach’ & ‘According To Jim’ Was 73

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Beloved comedy writer John Peaslee, known for hit shows 'Coach' and 'According to Jim', dies at 73 from natural causes.
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  • Peaslee's writing credits spanned over 30 years, including standout work on the '90s sitcom 'Coach' which ran for 9 seasons.
  • With his knack for crafting relatable, everyman characters, Peaslee later co-created the family comedy 'According to Jim' which aired from 2001-2009.
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John Peaslee, Coach, According to Jim, Coach, According to Jim
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