Sam Denoff
American television producer and writer
About Sam Denoff
Lived 1928 – 2011 (aged 83). Sam Denoff was an American screenwriter, actor and television producer.
Samuel Denoff (July 1, 1928 – July 8, 2011) was an American screenwriter and television producer.
Biography Denoff was born to a Jewish family in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Esther (Rothbard) and Harry Denoff, a salesman. With his long-time collaborator Bill Persky he wrote and created the television show That Girl starring Marlo Thomas. Their writing collaboration on episodes of The Dick Van Dyke Show resulted in some of the show's most popular episodes. Denoff also wrote for the 1976 Danny Thomas situation comedy The Practice.
Personal life Denoff married twice. His first wife was Bernice Levey; they had two children, Leslie Denoff and producer Douglas Denoff.
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Who was Sam Denoff?
American television producer and writer (1928-2011)
When was Sam Denoff born?
Sam Denoff was born on 1 July 1928 in Brooklyn.
When did Sam Denoff die?
Sam Denoff died on 8 July 2011 in Brentwood.
What was Sam Denoff's occupation?
Sam Denoff was a screenwriter, actor and television producer.
What nationality was Sam Denoff?
Sam Denoff was American.
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