Ed Simmons (screenwriter)
Ed Simmons | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 18, 1919 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | May 18, 1998 (aged 78) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Producer, screenwriter |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 1[1] |
Ed Simmons (June 18, 1919 - May 18, 1998) was an American producer and screenwriter. In his early career, he partnered with Norman Lear, writing for Martin and Lewis on The Colgate Comedy Hour. He won five Primetime Emmy Awards and was nominated for eight more in the categories Outstanding Writing and Outstanding Variety Series for his work on the television programs The Red Skelton Show and The Carol Burnett Show.[2][3] Simmons died in May 1998 of a cardiac arrest at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 78.[1][4]
References[]
- ^ a b Oliver, Myrna (May 23, 1998). "Ed Simmons; TV Comedy Writer Won 5 Emmy Awards". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
- ^ "Ed Simmons". Television Academy. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
- ^ Ellett, Ryan (December 1, 2017). Radio Drama and Comedy Writers, 1928-1962. McFarland. p. 178. ISBN 9781476665931 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Ed Simmons". Variety. June 22, 1998. Retrieved September 25, 2021 – via Wayback Machine.
External links[]
- Ed Simmons at IMDb
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