News of Golod's passing was shared by his daughter, Dori Golod Howell, as reported by Deadline, citing The Hollywood Reporter. Born on December 26, 1938, in the Bronx, Golod's journey in media began in the advertising world, where he eventually helmed a TV production company within an ad agency.

His career took a significant turn in 1975 when he joined CBS as the Vice President of Children's Programs, a role that allowed him to shape programming for a new generation of viewers.

Golod is perhaps best remembered by genre fans for his executive producer role on Tales from the Darkside. This iconic syndicated horror anthology series, which ran from 1983 to 1988, served as a television adaptation of the themes and style found in George A. Romero's 1982 horror film Creepshow. Golod, alongside EPs Romero and Richard P. Rubinstein, was instrumental in translating the EC Comics-inspired scares from the big screen to weekly television, cementing its place in horror history. His enduring connection to the property was evident years later when he was part of the producing team for a planned 2013 reboot of Tales from the Darkside for CBS Television Studios and The CW, though the series ultimately did not move forward.

Beyond the shadowy tales, Golod's producing credits showcased a diverse range of projects. He served as an executive producer on the 1990 CBS TV movie Return to Green Acres, which successfully reunited stars Eddie Albert and Eva Gabor from the original beloved 1965-1971 series. He was also behind ABC's 1991-1992 remake of the classic sci-fi adventure series Land of the Lost.

His filmography further includes executive producer roles on the 1985 television movies Brass and Condor. Additionally, Golod was key in helping author Elliott Baker adapt his 1971 novel Pocock & Pitt into the Canadian series Adderly, which aired from 1986 to 1988. Jerry Golod leaves behind a legacy of diverse and impactful contributions to the landscape of television.