David Gerber (25 July 1923 – 2 January 2010) was a television executive producer. His notable work on television included the 1970s TV series Police Story and Police Woman. Other executive producer credits include The Ghost & Mrs. Muir, Nanny and the Professor, Cade's County, Riker, Eischied, Walking Tall, Quark, Today's F.B.I., Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Lady Blue and Jack & Mike. Gerber was executive producer of the 2006 made-for-TV docudrama Flight 93.
During his long career, he was president of the television division of three major studios: 20th Century Fox, Columbia Pictures, and MGM.
A graduate of the University of the Pacific, his numerous contributions to the TV industry have earned him a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Until his death on January 2, 2010, he was married to actress Laraine Stephens, who appeared in his production, Power.
David Gerber died in Los Angeles from heart failure at 86. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, actress Laraine Stephens.[1]