The sitcom universe just lost one of its unsung architects. Jim Geoghan, the mastermind behind the beloved (and occasionally chaotic) ‘Suite Life of Zack & Cody,’ passed away at 79, leaving fans to mourn the loss of the man who taught us that twin mischief and hotel shenanigans are timeless. Colleagues remember him as a “wizard of witty one‑liners” who could turn a hallway chase scene into pure comedy gold. In a tribute that felt part eulogy, part roast, a former writer joked, “Jim could write a joke about a broken elevator and make it sound like a philosophical treatise.” As the streaming numbers for the show spike post‑humously, it’s clear that Geoghan’s humor will continue to echo through the halls of every hotel‑themed sitcom for generations to come.