David Jacobs, who changed the face of American TV with his smash-hit shows Dallas and Knots Landing, has passed away aged 84 after a battle with Alzheimer's Disease
The mastermind writer and producer behind shows like Dallas and Knots Landing, David Jacobs, has died at the age of 84 following a years-long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
The TV icon was born in Baltimore on 12 August, 1939. He is survived by his children Aaron and Albyn, and his second wife, Diana, their daughter, Molly, and their grandchildren, Riley and Georgia. David's other iconic hit, Knots Landing, was not too far behind, with a massive 344 episodes from 1979 to 1993.
His first hit, Dallas, came about when David was asked to think up a saga by the network ABC. This led to him thinking about the Texan oil industry which sparked the story for the show.
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