Harvey Laidman, a veteran television director who helmed episodes of such shows like The Waltons, Matlock and Magnum P.I., died Jan. 3 at the age of 82.
Laidman studied electrical engineering at Kent State University before transferring to USC, where he earned a degree in cinema in 1964.
Watch on DeadlineHis most prolific directing contributions were to series 7th Heaven, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, as well as the aforementioned Matlock (33 episodes, per IMDb) and The Waltons (11 episodes).
Aside from entertainment, Laidman had a lifelong passion for science and technology, receiving his first amateur radio license at age 12.
From 2011 to last year, he taught film directing at California State University, Northridge.

Harvey Laidman Dies: ‘The Waltons’ And ‘Matlock’ Director Was 82