Bud Yorkin, a veteran producer-director who brought Hollywood headliners into America's living rooms through live television in the 1950s before rocking the conventions of network comedy with partner Norman Lear through "All in the Family" and other provocative hits, died Tuesday at his Bel-Air home. He was 89.
His death from natural causes was confirmed by family spokesman Jeff Sanderson.
Yorkin began his career in television's golden age, when he became one of the most sought-after directors of musical variety shows and specials. He worked with such stars as Jack Benny, Dinah Shore and Tennessee Ernie Ford, and directed Fred Astaire in a dazzling TV debut that won nine Emmys.
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