Gary Smith, Master Producer of TV Entertainment, Dies at 90

Gary Smith, Master Producer of TV Entertainment, Dies at 90

Gary Smith, an Emmy Award-winning television producer who specialized in creating sophisticated programming for stars like Barbra Streisand, Elvis Presley and Mikhail Baryshnikov, died on July 18 in Los Angeles. He was 90. The death, in a hospital, was confirmed by a family spokesman. Mr. Smith’s partner for nearly 40 years in the production of TV specials, awards shows and extravaganzas was Dwight Hemion. Their many collaborations, which began …