Harold "Hal" Goodman (May 9, 1915 - September 3, 1997) was an American producer and screenwriter. He wrote for The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, with his partner Larry Klein.
Hal Goodman | |
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Born | Harold "Hal" Goodman (1915-05-09)May 9, 1915 New York City, U.S. |
Died | September 3, 1997(1997-09-03) (aged 82) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Occupation | Producer, screenwriter |
Spouse | Natalie Goodman |
Children | 2 |
Goodman started his career, as writing for the television film Let's Join Joanie. He met Johnny Carson in 1953, when the future host of The Tonight Show arrived in Los Angeles.[1]
Later in his career, Goodman started working for Flip Wilson, Jack Benny and Bob Hope.[2][3] In 1959, he was nominated for an Primetime Emmy for Best Writing of a Single Musical or Variety Program, which he shared with his partner.[4] Goodman also worked with producer and screenwriter, Larry Klein, as they both wrote for The Flip Wilson Show and The Carol Burnett Show.[5]
Goodman died in September 1997 at his home in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 82.[6][7][8]