Tim O’Donnell, Veteran TV Comedy Writer-Director Known for ‘Growing Pains’ and ‘Dave’s World,’ Dies at 77

Tim O’Donnell, the veteran comedy writer-director known for his work on sitcoms including “Growing Pains,” “Dave’s World” and “Phil of the Future,” has died. He was 77. O’Donnell died at his home in Glendale, Calif. on July 27. He had struggled with bladder cancer for three years.…