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TV writer Leonard Stern passes away

TV writer Leonard Stern passes away

The prolific TV writer, producer and director Leonard Stern has passed away in the US. He was 88.

Mr. Stern’s work included Get Smart and McMillan and Wife, which both enjoyed success on both sides of the Atlantic.

His early success included writing for Jackie Gleason in The Honeymooners as well as working on The Phil Silver’s Show.

He produced Get Smart and in the 1970s wrote, directed and produced McMillan and Wife which starred Rock Hudson.

Mr. Stern also enjoyed success in films. He wrote the screenplays for The Jazz Singer (1952) and Target (1985), as well and writing and directing Just You And Me, Kid (1979), which starred George Burns and Brooke Shields.

Away from the TV and movie world Mr. Stern was the co-creator of the word game books Mad Libs which have been a multi-million bestseller.

This led Mr. Stern and his partner to found a highly successful publishing company.

During his career he won three Emmy Awards, two Golden Globes and a Peabody Award.

To see Leonard Stern talk about Get Smart click here.

 

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