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Again, we say goodbye to another legend at 94 years old 😔 Earl Barret, the veteran Hollywood writer, director, and producer behind classics like Batman (1966), Bewitched, Get Smart, Welcome Back, Kotter, and Too Close for Comfort, has passed away at 94. Barret also collaborated with fellow writer and producer Arne Sultan to develop the hit sitcom Too Close for Comfort, starring Ted Knight, where he served as a writer, director, and executive producer. His talents later reached Hollywood films, including the 1989 comedy See No Evil, Hear No Evil, starring Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor. Some of his most memorable writing, directing, and producing credits included: • Batman (1966) • Bewitched • The Andy Griffith Show • Get Smart • See No Evil, Hear No Evil • Welcome Back, Kotter • Too Close for Comfort • Sanford and Son • The Bob Newhart Show • The Wild Wild West • I Spy • My Favorite Martian • My Three Sons • Love, American Style • Julia • Poor Devil • It Couldn't Happen to a Nicer Guy • Holmes and Yoyo • Check It Out! • Sea Hunt What made Barret’s career remarkable was his versatility across sitcoms, superhero adventures, spy dramas, and film comedies. Though he worked largely behind the camera, his writing became part of television history, helping shape shows that remain popular with classic TV audiences. Rest in peace, Earl Barret. 📺🕊