Woody Fraser Dead: Creator of 'The Mike Douglas Show' Was 90
VarietyStory by Jack Dunn
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Legendary TV producer Woody Fraser, creator of 'The Mike Douglas Show' and 'Good Morning America,' dies at 90, leaving an indelible mark on the industry.
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- Fraser launched 'The Mike Douglas Show' in 1961, helping it become one of the most popular daytime talk shows of its era and kickstarting the careers of countless stars.
- As the visionary executive producer of 'Good Morning America' in the 1970s, Fraser pioneered the format of the modern morning news program, inspiring countless imitators.
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Woody Fraser, The Mike Douglas Show, Good Morning America, The Mike Douglas Show, Good Morning America