TELEVISION
Mork & Mindy
I was a Story Editor and as innocent as Mork. Robin Williams, genius. Pam Dawber, gem. Jonathan Winters, genius. Executive Producer Garry Marshall, Producers Ed Scharlach and Tom Tenowitch, and fellow Nanu-Nanu writers, George Zateslo, Jeff Reno, Ron Osbourn and David Misch, gifted menschs all. Box set is available to purchase on Amazon.
9 to 5
Producers Jane Fonda and Bruce Gilbert’s and screenwriter Patricia Resnick’s feature comes to the small screen. Though the female-centric film was a comedy, it shed light and laughter on working women’s issues… and I was proud to be a part of that mission.
Anything But Love
I created this one and co-executive produced the first season with the late great John Ritter and the still great Bob Myman. Available for purchase on Amazon.
Terrific reviews, great time slot and Jamie Lee Curtis and Richard Lewis had rare chemistry. Rarer chemistry sparked between moi and Supervising Producer, Dennis Koenig, who co-developed and co-wrote the pilot with me. The series ran for three plus years. Dennis and I are still running strong.
Awards
Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series, Comedy or Musical
ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards - Top TV Series. And I agree, our theme song by JD Souther is wonderful and I loved working with him.
Viewers for Quality Television Awards - Nominated - Best Actor and Actress in a Quality Comedy Series
But I’m most proud of putting a romantic Jewish lead on television. I grew up without seeing one.