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Mort Lachman. Producer: All in the Family. Born in Seattle, Washington (not, as many believed, in New York City), comedy writer Mort Lachman graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in journalism in the 1930s.
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Morton Lachman, one of the creative minds behind Bob Hope who was a writer and producer for the famous comedian for more than two decades before shifting into sitcom production in shows including “All in the Family,” “Gimme a Break” and “Kate & Allie,” died Tuesday at UCLA Medical Center.
Mar 19, 2009 · Morton Lachman, one of the creative minds behind Bob Hope who was a writer and producer for the famous comedian for more than two decades before shifting into sitcom production in shows...
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Mar 20, 2009 · Mort Lachman, who wrote comedy bits for Bob Hope for 28 years and produced All in the Family, died in 2009 at age 90. He also co-wrote features and directed afterschool specials.
In his three-hour interview, Mort Lachman (1918-2009) talks about his early years becoming a writer in network radio for Eddie Cantor and Bob Hope. He describes, in detail, his work as a writer and later head writer/director/producer on the Bob Hope television specials.
Mar 17, 2009 · Morton Lachman was a prolific and versatile writer and producer for radio, television and film. He worked with Bob Hope for four decades, won Emmys for All in the Family and The Girl Who Couldn't Lose, and was interviewed by the Archive of American Television.
Morton Lachman. Writer. 20 March 1918 to 17 March 2009. Starting as a gag writer for Bob Hope, Lachman thrived in that hothouse environment, contributing jokes delivered in movies, television specials and hosting Oscar ceremonies.
