Harvey S. Laidman
Harvey S. Laidman (February 22, 1942 – January 3, 2025) was an American television director. He directed for television programs including Magnum, P.I, The Waltons, Tales of the Gold Monkey, Matlock, The Dukes of Hazzard, Quantum Leap, Eight Is Enough, Jake and the Fatman, Quincy, M.E, Knight Rider and Hawaii Five-O. Laidman died from cancer in Simi Valley, California, on January 3, 2025, at the age of 82.
Harvey S. Laidman
- Name
- Harvey Laidman
- Birth Name
- Harvey S.
- Born
- 22 February 1942
- Birthplace
- Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
- Died
- 3 January 2025
- Place of death
- Simi Valley, California, U.S.
- Occupation
- Television director Harvey S.
- Nationality
- United States
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Harvey S. Laidman (February 22, 1942 – January 3, 2025) was an American television director. He directed for television programs including Magnum, P.I, The Waltons, Tales of the Gold Monkey, Matlock, The Dukes of Hazzard, Quantum Leap, Eight Is Enough, Jake and the Fatman, Quincy, M.E, Knight Rider and Hawaii Five-O. Laidman died from cancer in Simi Valley, California, on January 3, 2025, at the age of 82.
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• Name — Harvey Laidman • Birth Name — Harvey S. Laidman • Born — 22 February 1942 • Birthplace — Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. • Died — 3 January 2025 • Place of death — Simi Valley, California, U.S. • Occupation — Television director Harvey S. Laidman (February 22, 1942 – January 3, 2025) was an American television director. He directed for television programs including Magnum, P.I., The Waltons, Tales of the Gold Monkey, Matlock, The Dukes of Hazzard, Quantum Leap, Eight Is Enough, Jake and the Fatman, Quincy, M.E., Knight Rider and Hawaii Five-O. Laidman died from cancer in Simi Valley, California, on January 3, 2025, at the age of 82.
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