He followed up with several TV movies before returning to Paramount as VP of TV Production.
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But Strangis biggest successes came late in his career.
He was a co-executive producer on the first two seasons of CBS smash dramaCSI: Crime Scene Investigationfrom 2000-02.
Sam Strangis with Burgess Meredith on the ‘Batman’ set, left, and with Marg Helgenberger at the 2001 Golden Laurel AwardsCourtesy; Getty Images
2 behindFriendsthe following season.
He left the show after that initial season, but as the mothership show reigned as TVs No.
1 primetime series through 2004-05,CSI: Miamiwas firmly ensconced in the Top 10.
Both would continue to draw large audiences for years to come.
Strangis many other series producing credits include syndicatedSoldier of Fortune, Inc.andWar of the Worldsand CBS sitcomHarper Valley P.T.A.
