Bernie Ornstein, Writer of 'That Girl' and 'The New Dick Van Dyke Show,' Dies at 95

His family confirmed that Bernie Ornstein, writer and producer of 'The New Dick Van Dyke Show,' died on September 14. He was 95. The television comedy writer and producer often worked with his life partner, Saul Turteltaub.

"The New Dick Van Dyke Show" writer and producer Bernie Orenstein died on September 14, his family confirmed. He was 95.

This television comedy writer and producer often collaborated with her partner, Saul Tarteltub, who wrote and produced such television hits as The New Dick Van Dyke Show, the 1970s sequel to the original hit series, That Girl, Phyllis Diller's Beautiful Show, Kate and Ally, What's Happening. and Cosby. The two also worked on Sanford and Son. Orenstein previously shared that the show's star, Red Fox, is very protective of "two white Jewish guys writing a black show." RELATED STORIES Pam Levin Leaves Netflix as VP of Marketing and Advertising (EXCLUSIVE) Why Netflix, Amazon, and Other Streamers Are Not the Saviors of the Kids Content Industry

During his 40-year career, Orenstein worked with such notable names as Joan Rivers, Dean Martin, Judy Garland, Dick Van Dyke, Marlowe Thomas and Bing Crosby. Popular in Variety

Outside of his work in television, Orenstein devotes his time to serving as a mentor and mentor to budding writers and producers at Brooklyn's Long Island University Television Writers Studio MFA program.

In a 2016 interview with the Television Academy Foundation, Orenstein reflected on his career and shared that he is proud of everything he has accomplished. "I've been hanging around for a long time," he said.

When asked how he would like to be remembered, Orenstein said: "With all my heart and the fact that I never hurt anyone."

Orenstein was born in Toronto in 1931 and later moved to New York City to write for the reality series Candid Camera. He then wrote for "Hollywood Palace" before starting a collaboration with Turteltaub.