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Al Schwartz

1910 – 1988

American screenwriter

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Lived 1910 – 1988 (aged 77). Al Schwartz was an American screenwriter, television director and television producer.

Albert Schwartz (29 November 1910 – 25 March 1988) was an American screenwriter, television producer, and director.

Biography He was a writer for The Red Skelton Show, where he and other writers won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series in 1961 and were nominated for the same award in 1962. He also wrote scripts for The Jackie Gleason Show, The Milton Berle Show, The Brady Bunch, Gilligan's Island, Petticoat Junction, and other television shows and made-for-TV movies throughout the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.

Earlier in his career, Schwartz wrote for Bob Hope's radio program, The Pepsodent Show Starring Bob Hope.

He was the brother of Sherwood Schwartz, the creator and producer of Gilligan's Island and The Brady Bunch, and Elroy Schwartz, a comedy and television writer.

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Awards
Emmy Award; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
Also known as
Albert Schwartz

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Al Schwartz?

American screenwriter (1910-1988)

When was Al Schwartz born?

Al Schwartz was born on 29 November 1910 in Passaic.

When did Al Schwartz die?

Al Schwartz died on 25 March 1988 in Hollywood.

What was Al Schwartz's occupation?

Al Schwartz was a screenwriter, television director and television producer.

What nationality was Al Schwartz?

Al Schwartz was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Al Schwartz

· Wikidata: Q4704783

· DBpedia: Al Schwartz (writer)

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