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Post #557309 by talo ka on Fri, Oct 1, 2010 4:16 PM

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Television producer Stephen J. Cannell, known for his work on shows including "21 Jump Street" and "The A-Team," died Thursday, his publicist said. Cannell was 69.

Cannell died from complications associated with melanoma at his Pasadena, California, home surrounded by family and loved ones, said a family statement.

He created, wrote and produced several iconic TV series, starting in the 1970s with "The Rockford Files."

His other hit series included: "Greatest American Hero," "The A-Team," "Hunter,""Riptide," "Hardcastle & McCormick," "21 Jump Street," "Wiseguy,""The Commish," "Profit," and syndicated shows "Renegade" and "Silk Stalkings."

Video: Stephen J. Cannell's 'At First Sight' Viewers may best remember the trademark closing for Cannell's productions, which showed him at a typewriter tossing a sheet of paper over his shoulder.

He also acted, sometimes appearing in his own shows. Cannell had a recurring role on ABC-TV's hit series "Castle."