The Hollywood Reporter was charged with a heavy task; they were asked by famed television producer Sherwood Schwartz to publish his farewell letter upon his death, which occurred Tuesday of natural causes.
In the letter, titled “A Conversation at the Gates,” Schwartz relates his life, particularly the points in his life when he met his wife Mildred and saw his children become successful in their lives. He also reflected on his expansive career in the world of television. It was part of his final wishes that the magazine publish the letter.
Schwartz’s most popular shows include “The Brady Bunch,” “Gilligan’s Island,” “Big John, Little John,” “Harper Valley PTA,” and more. He also wrote the theme songs to both “The Brady Bunch” and “Giligan’s Island.” Other shows he worked on “The Red Skelton Hour,” “I Married Joan,” and “My Favorite Martian.” Schwartz was also behind “Brady Bunch” spin-offs like “The Brady Brides.” He was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 2008. He was 94 years old. You can read the full letter, which is both very touching and highly moving, at The Hollywood Reporter.
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