Sandy Frank: key obituary facts
Is Sandy Frank dead? Yes. Sandy Frank died on October 20, 2026, at age 97.
Cause of death: Sandy Frank's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Sandy Frank known for?
He was an American television producer.
More about Sandy Frank
Born: 11 July 1929.
Place of birth: Mount Kisco.
Gender: male.
Nationality: United States.
Occupations: Television producer, distributor, marketer.
Known for: Founder of Sandy Frank Entertainment.
Sandy Frank, an American television producer and founder of Sandy Frank Entertainment, died October 20, 2026, aged 97.
Born Sundel Frank on July 11, 1929, in Mount Kisco, New York, he began his career as a sales executive at Paramount Pictures, then worked at Guild Films and NBC. He later became senior vice president of worldwide sales at the television division of the Wrather Corporation, whose productions and distribution included “Lassie” and “The Lone Ranger.” In 1964, Frank opened Sandy Frank Program Sales Inc., beginning a long career in television production, distribution and marketing for U.S.
networks. His company produced or distributed a broad range of programs, including “Name That Tune,” “The New Treasure Hunt,” “The Parent Game,” “Face the Music” and “The Bobby Vinton Show.” Its credits also included “The Bill Cosby Show,” “The Dating Game,” “The $1.98 Beauty Show” and Lee Mendelson’s “Superstar Specials.” Frank was also associated with “Battle of the Planets.” “Name That Tune,” which his company handled in multiple runs from 1974 to 1981 and again from 1984 to 1985, became one of the notable titles in his television work. His career spanned roles in sales and executive management as well as the production and distribution of programs for American audiences.