Glen A. Larson 1937 – 2014
Biography
Glen A. Larson was the visionary behind some of television’s most audacious and enduring hits. The Long Beach native built a legendary career crafting shows that pushed creative boundaries and captured audiences’ imaginations—transforming raw concepts into cultural phenomena that defined generations of television. His gift lay in recognizing what audiences craved: compelling storytelling wrapped in imagination and spectacle.
For decades, Larson proved himself a master storyteller, developing narratives that resonated across the country while establishing himself as a powerhouse in Hollywood’s production world. Whether wielding the pen as a writer or orchestrating projects as a producer, he demonstrated unwavering commitment to entertaining excellence. His name became synonymous with quality television that dared to be different.
On November 14, 2014, Larson died in Santa Monica at 77 following a battle with esophageal cancer. His passing closed the chapter on a remarkable career, yet his creative legacy—the shows he birthed and the stories he told—continue captivating viewers and influencing producers. Television lost a titan, but his imprint on the medium remains indelible.
