Bill Geddie, a legendary TV-news producer who was behind many of Barbara Walters’ most notable efforts, including the long-running ABC daytime show “The View,” has died of coronary-related factors, his family told Variety. He was 68.
“He was a big deal in TV, but at home he was an even ‘bigger than life’ husband and dad,” said Geddie’s family in a statement. “He had a genuine love for television and entertainment. He would try everything and did it well — screenwriting, recording podcasts, playing guitar, writing songs, and loved a wide range of music from country to jazz. His favorite band was The Beatles, and he never thought he would have the opportunity to meet one of his personal heroes Paul McCartney in person, but his dream came true.
Daytime Emmy nominations throughout his tenure. In 2012, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 39th Daytime Emmy Awards.
Geddie and Walters also worked together on BarWall Productions for 25 years. He co-produced, wrote and directed Barbara Walters Specials and The 10 Most Fascinating People, according to Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter.
The View will also honor Geddie on Monday's live broadcast. On Friday, the show's Instagram account shared a statement and a photo of Geddie, who earned six career Emmy nominations for his work with Walters on The Barbara Walters Summer Special.
When Walters died in December 2022, Geddie honored her legendary career and mastery of the broadcast medium, telling PEOPLE at the time: "Barbara's total impact on broadcasting is hard to quantify, but this much is clear — she kicked sexism and ageism squarely in the ass."
Geddie was also behind Walters’ popular specials that included “The 10 Most Fascinating People.” His other credits included EPing Tamron Hall and the 2016 interview special anchored by Megyn Kelly.
The four-time Emmy winner is survived by his wife, Barbara and two daughters, Allison and Lauren.
The View co-hosts Joy Behar and Sunny Hostin are among those sharing remembrances of Geddie on social media.
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