[3] Tischler died from pancreatic cancer at his home in Bodega Bay, California, on July 13, 2024, at the age of 78.

[4] When Guest became involved with National Lampoon's 1972 Radio Dinner album, he called on Tischler to help.

[4] Tischler co-produced the record with Lampoon magazine writers Tony Hendra and Michael O'Donoghue.

During his tenure, he helped reverse the show's declining fortunes after its rocky sixth season.

[3] He championed Eddie Murphy as a cast member, whose emergence as a star was credited as a major factor for the show's newfound successes.