Ellis A. Kadison; Creator of TV Show ‘The Banana Splits’

Ellis A. Kadison, 70, who helped create the children’s television show “The Banana Splits.” Kadison had an eclectic career. In addition to children’s programming, he worked as a comic book editor, lyricist, creator of industrial films, novelist, screenwriter, television director and the owner of a women’s clothing company. On Saturday in Los Angeles.