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Stern was the senior vice president of [[Price Stern Sloan]] (PSS). In 2000, after Price's death, Stern and another partner, [[Larry Sloan]], launched another publishing company, Tallfellow Press, and acquired the rights to Droodles. Stern co-wrote, with Diane L. Robinson, ''A Martian Wouldn't Say That'' (2000), a compilation of actual memos and notes from television executives. {{Citation needed|date=June 2011}} |
Stern was the senior vice president of [[Price Stern Sloan]] (PSS). In 2000, after Price's death, Stern and another partner, [[Larry Sloan]], launched another publishing company, Tallfellow Press, and acquired the rights to Droodles. Stern co-wrote, with Diane L. Robinson, ''A Martian Wouldn't Say That'' (2000), a compilation of actual memos and notes from television executives. {{Citation needed|date=June 2011}} |
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Revision as of 03:17, 24 August 2020
Leonard B. Stern | |
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| Born | Leonard Bernard Stern December 23, 1922 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | June 7, 2011 (aged 87) |
| Occupation(s) | Publisher, director, writer, producer |
| Years active | 1949–2000 |
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| Children | 2 |
Leonard Bernard Stern (December 23, 1922 – June 7, 2011) was an American screenwriter, film and television producer, director, and one of the creators, with Roger Price, of the word game Mad Libs.[1][2]
Life and career
Stern was born in New York City and studied at New York University.[1] Stern was a successful television writer who wrote for such now classic series such as Get Smart, The Honeymooners, The Phil Silvers Show,[1] The Steve Allen Show[1] and Tonight Starring Steve Allen. Stern created the signature opening door credits for Get Smart.
Stern was also a writer for the 1952 Danny Thomas and Peggy Lee version of The Jazz Singer and a few Abbott and Costello films (with Martin Ragaway), among others. In the 1970s, he produced and directed the TV series McMillan & Wife, which starred Rock Hudson and Susan Saint James.[2]
Stern was the senior vice president of Price Stern Sloan (PSS). In 2000, after Price's death, Stern and another partner, Larry Sloan, launched another publishing company, Tallfellow Press, and acquired the rights to Droodles. Stern co-wrote, with Diane L. Robinson, A Martian Wouldn't Say That (2000), a compilation of actual memos and notes from television executives. [citation needed]
Personal life
Stern was married twice. His first marriage was in 1951 to actress Julie Adams. The marriage ended in divorce two years later in 1953. In 1956, Stern married actress Gloria Stroock, to whom he remained married until his death. The couple had two children, Kate and Michael.[3][4]
Death
On June 7, 2011, Stern died of heart failure at his home in Beverly Hills, California, aged 87.[1] He was survived by his wife of 55 years, actress Gloria Stroock, as well as a son, daughter, two grandchildren, and a great-granddaughter.[1] Funeral services were held at Mount Sinai Memorial Park.[5]
Selected film and television credits
- Producer
- I'm Dickens, He's Fenster (1962–1963)
- Supermarket Sweep (1965)
- Get Smart (1965–1968)
- Run, Buddy, Run (1966)
- The Hero (1966–1967)
- He & She (1967–1968)
- The Good Guys (1968–1970)
- The Governor & J.J. (1969–1970)
- McMillan & Wife (1971–1976)
- The Snoop Sisters (1972–1974)
- Faraday & Company (1973)
- Holmes & Yo-Yo (1976–1977)
- Lanigan's Rabbi (1976)
- Rosetti and Ryan (1977)
- Operation Petticoat (1977–1978)
- Partners in Crime (1984)
- Get Smart, Again! (1989)
- Missing Pieces (film) (1992)
- Writer
- Africa Screams (1949) uncredited, with Martin Ragaway
- Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town (1950) with Martin Ragaway
- Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion (1950) with Martin Ragaway
- The Milkman (1952) with Martin Ragaway
- Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair (1952) with Martin Ragaway
- Lost in Alaska (1952) with Martin Ragaway
- The Jazz Singer (1952)
- Three for the Show (1955)
- The Steve Allen Show (1956–1960)
- The Honeymooners (1955–1956)
- The Phil Silvers Show (1956)
- The Jackie Gleason Show (1953–1956)
- The Good Guys (1968)
- Director
- I'm Dickens, He's Fenster (1962–1963)
- Run, Buddy, Run (1966)
- He & She (1967)
- The Good Guys (1968)
- The Governor & J.J. (1969)
- McMillan & Wife (1971)
- The Snoop Sisters (1972)
- Holmes & Yo-Yo (1976)
- Lanigan's Rabbi (1977)
- Just You and Me, Kid (1979)
- Partners in Crime (1984)
- Missing Pieces (1992)
Awards
- Emmy Award, 1957, Best Comedy Writing-variety Or Situation Comedy (The Phil Silvers Show)
- Emmy Award, 1967, Outstanding Writing Achievement In Comedy (Get Smart)
References
- ^ a b c d e f Fox, Margalit (June 9, 2011). "Leonard B. Stern, Creator of Mad Libs, Dies at 88". The New York Times.
- ^ a b Penguin Group website
- ^ Notice of Gloria Stroock/Leonard Stern marriage, nytimes.com; accessed August 22, 2014.
- ^ Obituary for Leonard B. Stern, foxnews.com; accessed August 22, 2014.
- ^ McLellan, Dennis (June 9, 2011). "Leonard Stern dies at 88; TV writer, producer also co-created Mad Libs". Los Angeles Times.
External links
- Leonard B. Stern at IMDb
- Leonard Stern interview at Archive of American Television – July 13, 2000 and August 20, 2008
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