Joe Camp Dies: ‘Benji’ Franchise Writer, Director & Producer Was 84

Joe Camp, who wrote, produced and directed a series of films and TV shows that elevated a pooch stage-named Benji to Hollywood’s canine pantheon alongside Lassie and Rin Tin Tin, died today at his Tennessee home. He was 84. His death was announced by his son, the director Brandon Camp, who told Deadline that his …