Jerry Golod, Legendary Producer of 'Tales From the Darkside,' Passes Away at 87

WHO:

Variety - Jerry Golod, producer of “Tales From the Darkside”

Deadline - Jerry Golod, executive producer behind “Tales from the Darkside” and “Return to Green Acres”

Deadline - Dori Golod Howell, daughter of Jerry Golod

WHAT:

Variety - Jerry Golod died following a brief battle with cancer.

Deadline - Jerry Golod was 87 years old at the time of his death.

WHERE:

Variety - Jerry Golod died at his home in Rancho Mirage, California.

Deadline - Jerry Golod passed away in Rancho Mirage.

WHEN:

Variety - Jerry Golod died on Wednesday.

Deadline - Jerry Golod was born on Dec. 26, 1938.

WHY:

Variety - Jerry Golod died after a brief battle with cancer.

HOW:

Variety - Jerry Golod's career included serving as an executive at CBS and NBC and launching JayGee Productions in the early 1980s.

(UPDATED October 3, 2026 19:50 UTC)

Jerry Golod, the executive producer known for his work on “Tales From the Darkside” and “Return to Green Acres,” has passed away at the age of 87 after a brief battle with cancer. He died at his home in Rancho Mirage, California, leaving behind a legacy that includes a notable career as an executive at CBS and NBC, as well as founding JayGee Productions in the early 1980s. His daughter, Dori Golod Howell, mourns the loss of her father, who was a significant figure in the television industry.