Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Bob Broder, TV Industry Titan, Dies at 85
Bob Broder, a big name in the TV world, recently passed away.
He was a super agent, helping create and package many famous shows like Cheers and The Big Bang Theory.
He helped shows get made and also mentored many younger agents, sharing his knowledge.
Known for being smart and fair, he was respected across the industry.
He also worked closely with the famous TV creator Chuck Lorre.
Even in his last days, he was still working.
He was also known for his philanthropy and love of his family.
Bob Broder, a TV industry figure, died at 85 from cancer.
He co-founded The Broder Kurland Agency and later worked at ICM and with Chuck Lorre.
Broder was considered an expert in TV packaging and mentored many agents.
He represented and packaged shows like Cheers, Frasier, and The Big Bang Theory.
Broder was a respected figure, known for his fairness and directness.
- Who
- Bob Broder, a prominent figure in the television business.
- What
- Passed away at the age of 85.
- When
- Died on September 23.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- Due to cancer.
- Cause of Death
- Cancer
- Age
- 85
- Key Roles
- Co-founder of The Broder Kurland Agency, Executive at Chuck Lorre Productions
- Notable Shows Packaged
- Cheers, Frasier, The Big Bang Theory
- Mentorship
- Mentored generations of young agents
- Legacy
- Considered an expert on TV packaging and a mentor
- Philanthropy
- Board member of The Center for Early Education and The Saban Free Clinic