The news of Johnson's demise was given out by his son Paul, reported Variety.
Born in Cheyenne, Wyo., in 1929, Johnson broke into the entertainment business in 1959 when he wrote the "I'll Take Care of You" episode for "Alfred Hitchcock Presents."
"He had a special place in his heart for all of his fans, who sustained him and gave him a forum to share thoughts at a million miles a second," his son said.
He is survived by his wife, Lola Johnson, a daughter, Judy Olive, a son, Paul B Johnson and a half-sister.