Andy Friendly

Andy Friendly
Born
Andrew Samson Heron Friendly

(1951-11-06)November 6, 1951
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedJanuary 4, 2026(2026-01-04) (aged 74)
Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationTelevision producer
Years active1973-2026
Spouse
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(m. 1986; died 2025)​
Relatives

Andy Friendly (November 6, 1951 – January 4, 2026) was an American television producer.

Early life and career

Friendly was born in New York City on November 6, 1951, the son of CBS News president Fred Friendly. His brother was producer David T. Friendly.

He was the first producer for Entertainment Tonight, and also worked as an executive at King World and CNBC.

Personal life and death

Friendly was married to actress Pat Crowley. He died at his home in Bel Air, California, on January 4, 2026, at the age of 74.

References

  1. ↑ Barnes, Mike (2026-01-07). "Andy Friendly, First Producer on 'Entertainment Tonight' and a CNBC Executive, Dies at 74". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2026-02-02.
  2. ↑ "Friendly and Lucky". Television Academy. Retrieved 2026-02-02.
  3. ↑ Fleming, Michael (September 24, 2004). "Fox, Friendly ink production pact". Variety. Retrieved August 8, 2008.
  4. ↑ Bono, Sal (2017-10-26). "From His 'Surreal' Time with Johnny Carson to Destroying Richard Pryor's Suit, Producer Andy Friendly Looks Back on His 40 Years in TV". Inside Edition. Retrieved 2026-02-02.
  5. ↑ Barnes, Mike (2025-09-15). "Patricia Crowley, Star of TV's 'Please Don't Eat the Daisies,' Dies at 91". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2026-02-02.
  6. ↑ Evans, Greg (2026-01-07). "Andy Friendly Dies: First 'Entertainment Tonight' Producer, Son Of Legendary CBS Newsman Fred Friendly Was 74". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-02-02.