January 23, 2025

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Harvey Laidman (W8DX), Director on ‘The Waltons’ and ‘Matlock,’ Dies at 82 

He also handled episodes of ‘Eight Is Enough,’ ‘Knots Landing,’ ‘Magnum, P.I.,’ ‘7th Heaven’ and many other shows.

Harvey Laidman, a veteran TV director who helmed multiple episodes of such series as The WaltonsScarecrow and Mrs. King, the original Matlock and 7th Heaven, has died. He was 82.

Laidman died of cancer on Jan. 3 in a hospice facility in Simi Valley, his son, Dan Laidman, told The Hollywood Reporter.

During his three-decade-plus career, he also directed installments of The Blue KnightFamilyHawaii Five-OHunterKojakEight Is EnoughThe Incredible HulkLou GrantKnots LandingFalcon CrestAirwolfKnight RiderMagnum, P.I.Jake and the FatmanSilk Stalkings and JAG.

Read more – Hollywood Reporter: https://bit.ly/3DNOtk7