Rest In Peace Ron Friedman

Television and Film Writer Ronald I. Friedman Passes Away at 93

Woodland Hills, CA – September 22, 2025 – Ronald I. Friedman, acclaimed television and film writer and producer best known for his work on G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, the 1986 animated classic The Transformers: The Movie, and Marvel Action Hour, passed away peacefully on September 15 from cardiopulmonary arrest. He was 93.

Born in West Virginia in 1932 and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Friedman earned his B.A. in Architecture from Carnegie Mellon University before launching an extraordinary career in television writing. A proud member of the Writers Guild of America, he contributed over 700 hours of scripted content to primetime television. His credits include some of the most beloved series of the 20th century, such as The Andy Griffith Show, Bewitched, Gilligan’s Island, The Odd Couple, and Happy Days.

Friedman’s writing also graced hit shows like My Favorite Martian, Get Smart, I Dream of Jeannie, The Partridge Family, and many others. In 1966, he earned a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his work on The Danny Kaye Show. He later wrote for Chico and the Man, Starsky and Hutch, The Fall Guy, and Fantasy Island.

In addition to his live-action success, Friedman was a creative force in animation, shaping fan-favorite series like G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Marvel’s Fantastic Four and Iron Man animated shows, and Warner Bros. Animation’s Taz-Mania.

“Ron was a brilliant storyteller whose work entertained generations,” said [Insert Quote From Family/Colleague]. “He had an incredible ability to bring characters to life, whether in live-action or animation.”

Friedman is survived by his wife, Val.