‘The View’ co-creator Invoice Geddie useless: Barbara Walters ally was 68

Veteran TV producer Invoice Geddie, who launched “The View” with Barbara Walters and served as her longtime collaborator, has died. He was 68. 

Geddie’s household attributed his dying Thursday to “coronary-related elements.”

“He was a giant deal in TV, however at dwelling he was a fair ‘larger than life’ husband and pop,” his household told Variety in a press release.  

“He had a real love for tv and leisure. He would strive every part and did it effectively — screenwriting, recording podcasts, taking part in guitar, writing songs, and cherished a variety of music from nation to jazz. His favourite band was The Beatles, and he by no means thought he would have the chance to satisfy one among his private heroes Paul McCartney in individual, however his dream got here true. The query wasn’t who did he meet, however reasonably who didn’t he meet?”

Geddie, a recipient of the Daytime Emmys Lifetime Achievement Award, was govt producer of “The View” from its inception in 1997 to 2014.

Throughout this time, he additionally wrote, directed, and produced lots of Barbara Walters’ specials, together with her iconic “Most Fascinating Individuals” shows. 

Walters died in December on the age of 93.

Born in Texas on July 17, 1955, Geddie was an Emmy-winning producer for “Good Morning America” and govt producer for ABC’s “Tamron Corridor” between 2019 and 2020.

The prolific producer oversaw a 2016 celebrity-interview particular anchored by Megyn Kelly whereas she was at Fox Information.

He additionally wrote the 1996 sci-fi film “Unforgettable” starring Ray Liotta, who died in Might 2022 on the age of 67.

Geddie exited “The View” shortly after Walters retired from being a co-host in 2014.

“We’re saddened by the sudden dying of Invoice Geddie,” “The View” co-host Joy Behar tweeted Friday.

“As a producer, he saved us collectively and was very loyal to his employees. Invoice cherished comedy and loads of laughs to not point out a great cigar. I’m endlessly grateful to him and Barbara for the chance to be on the View. RIP “VIEWMASTER.”

“The View” Twitter account called Geddie “one among tv’s most well-respected producers” and “a pioneer in tv.”

“He was a pioneer in tv and tremendously beloved by ‘The View’ household, creating the present with Barbara Walters and serving as its govt producer for 17 years,” learn the Friday tweet. “‘The View’ wouldn’t exist with out Invoice Geddie.”

He’s survived by his spouse of 44 years, Barbara, and their daughters, Allison and Lauren. 

Representatives for ABC and “The View” didn’t instantly reply when The Put up reached out for remark.