George Schenck, ‘NCIS’ Showrunner, Dies at 82
variety.comJordan Moreau George Schenck, a TV writer, producer and showrunner on CBS’ police procedural “NCIS,” died at his home in Brentwood, Calif., on Aug.
3. He was 82. Born on February 12, 1942, Schenck graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in screenwriting and earned a graduate degree in the first class of the Film School’s new writers’ program.
After attending school, he served in the U.S. Navy. His father, Aubrey Schenck, was an independent producer along with his great uncles, Nicholas and Joseph Schenck, who ran MGM and 20th Century Fox.
In addition to writing and producing many episodes of “NCIS,” Schenck wrote indie movies and collaborated with his writing and producing partner Frank Cardea on shows like “Crazy Like a Fox,” “Bring ’em Back” and “Pros and Cons.” Schenck joined the “NCIS” writing staff in its first season.
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