'Saved by the Bell' producer Peter Engel dies at 88

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Peter Engel, the producer known for the hit series "Saved by the Bell," has died at age 88 in Santa Monica. He was a key figure in teen sitcoms for NBC, shaping popular shows during his career. "Saved by the Bell" originally started on Disney Channel but was reworked for NBC, airing from 1989 to 1993. The show became iconic for its portrayal of high school life and launched the careers of several young actors. Engel's production company created many other teen sitcoms for NBC. He also produced a reboot of "Saved by the Bell" that aired for two seasons on Peacock from 2020 to 2021.


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