Bill Idelson Dies
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Bill Idelson, an actor, television writer and producer who as a teenager played the son on the classic radio show "Vic and Sade" and later played the recurring role of Rose Marie's mother-dominated boyfriend on TV's "The Dick Van Dyke Show," has died. He was 88.
Idelson, who had been hospitalized since June after breaking his hip, died of complications from the injury Monday at a Los Angeles hospital, said his wife of 56 years, actress Seemah Wilder.
Idelson appeared in episodes of dozens of television series, including "Dragnet," "Perry Mason," "The Twilight Zone," "My Favorite Martian," "The Odd Couple," "Happy Days" and "Will & Grace."
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In addition to his wife, Idelson is survived by his three sons, Paul, Howie and Jonathan; and three grandchildren.
His daughter, TV writer and actress Ellen Idelson, died in 2003.
A memorial service is pending.
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