Andy Friendly

Friendly was born in New York City on November 6, 1951, the son of CBS News president Fred Friendly.^[2] His brother was producer David T. Friendly.^[3]

He was the first producer for Entertainment Tonight, and also worked as an executive at King World and CNBC.^[4]

Friendly was married to actress Pat Crowley.^[5] He died at his home in Bel Air, California, on January 4, 2026, at the age of 74.^[6]