Sherwood Charles Schwartz (November 14, 1916 – July 12, 2011) was an American television producer. He worked on radio shows in the 1940s, and created the television series Gilligan’s Island on CBS and The Brady Bunch on ABC. On March 7, 2008, Schwartz, at the time still active in his 90s, was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
He wrote the theme song for three of his shows: Gilligan’s Island (co-wrote), It’s About Time, and The Brady Bunch. Actresses Dawn Wells and Florence Henderson, who appeared in Gilligan’s Island and The Brady Bunch, respectively, accompanied Schwartz when he received his Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Sherwood Schwartz cause of death
On July 12, 2011, Sherwood Schwartz died peacefully in his sleep of natural causes. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Mildred Schwartz and their four children: Donald, Lloyd (the creator of The Munsters Today), Ross, and Hope (Mrs. Juber; reportedly named after Bob Hope). Sherwood Schwartz was 94 years old at the time of his death.
Filmography
| Series | Years | Job |
|---|---|---|
| The Bob Hope Show | 1938–1942 | Writer for Radio Version |
| The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet | 1940s | Writer for Radio Version |
| The Alan Young Show | 1940s | Writer for Radio Version |
| I Married Joan | 1952–1955 | Writer |
| The Red Skelton Show | 1956–1962 | Writer |
| My Favorite Martian | 1963 | Script Supervisor |
| Gilligan’s Island | 1964–1967 | Writer, Creator, Producer |
| It’s About Time | 1966–1967 | Writer, Creator, Producer |
| The Brady Bunch | 1969–1974 | Writer, Creator, Producer |
| Dusty’s Trail | 1973–1974 | Writer, Creator, Producer |
| Big John, Little John | 1976 | Producer |
| Harper Valley PTA | 1981–1982 | Writer, Producer |
| Together We Stand | 1986–1987 | Writer, Producer |