Harvey Laidman, recognized for his directorial expertise in Matlock, has handed away on the age of 82.
His son, Dan Laidman, confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that his father breathed his final on January 3 in a hospice in Simi Valley, California, after battling most cancers.
Laidman’s illustrious profession spanned over thirty years, throughout which he helmed episodes of reveals comparable to The Waltons and Magnum P.I.
His prolific directing contributions had been to the collection seventh Heaven, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and the aforementioned Matlock and The Waltons.
Laidman’s directing profession started in 1975 when he confirmed his experience within the first episode of The Waltons. He directed 11 episodes of the collection and contributed to 33 episodes of Matlock.
The veteran tv director moreover helmed instalments of Airwolf, Eight is Enough, Falcon Crest, Family, Hawaii Five-O, JAG, Knight Rider, Knots Landing, Lou Grant, Tales of the Gold Monkey, The Dukes of Hazzard, The Incredible Hulk, The Fitzpatricks, Quantum Leap and extra.
In his later years, Laidman mixed his love for educating and movie by educating directing at California State University, Northridge, from 2011 to 2023.
According to Deadline, a service is scheduled at Mount Sinai Hollywood Hills on Sunday, January 12, at 11:00 a.m.
