The announcement was made Tuesday by his publicist, Jeff Sanderson.
Gerber won Emmys for the popular TV series "Police Story" and "Police Woman," as well as produced many award-winning television movies.
Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Gerber served as a radio gunner in World War II. His B-17 was shot down over Germany and he became a prisoner of war.
Gerber's hobby was his 100-acre vineyard in Northern Califorinia, where he produced his brand of Laraine wines, a tribute to his wife and sole survivor, actress Laraine Stephens.
