John Peaslee

John Peaslee
Born
John Robert Peaslee

(1951-06-21)June 21, 1951
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedNovember 11, 2024(2024-11-11) (aged 73)
Sherman Oaks, California, U.S.
Alma materNorthwestern University
Occupation(s)Television producer, screenwriter

John Robert Peaslee (June 21, 1951 – November 11, 2024) was an American television producer and screenwriter. He produced and wrote for television programs including Coach, 8 Simple Rules, Just Shoot Me!, Liv and Maddie, Something So Right, Mad About You and According to Jim.[1][2]

At the 44th Writers Guild of America Awards, he was nominated for a Writers Guild of America Award for Television in the category Episodic Comedy for his work on the television program Coach. His nomination was shared with his writing partner Judd Pillot.[3]

Peaslee died at his home in Sherman Oaks, California, on November 11, 2024, at the age of 73.[1][2][4]

References

  1. ^ a b Rice, Lynette (November 13, 2024). "John Peaslee Dies: Comedy Writer Best Known For 'Coach' & 'According To Jim' Was 73". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Barnes, Mike (November 15, 2024). "John Peaslee, Writer-Producer on 'Coach,' 'Just Shoot Me!' and 'According to Jim,' Dies at 73". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  3. ^ "Writers Guild Picks TV, Radio Nominees". Los Angeles Times. February 25, 1992. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  4. ^ "John Peaslee Obituary (1951-2024)". Los Angeles Times. November 15, 2024. Retrieved June 15, 2025 – via Legacy.com.


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