Ben Joelson
Born
Benjamin Aaron Joelson

(1925-11-01)November 1, 1925
Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedAugust 24, 1996(1996-08-24) (aged 70)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Producer, screenwriter
SpouseRhoda Joelson[1]
Children2[1]

Benjamin Aaron Joelson (November 1, 1925 - August 24, 1996) was an American producer and screenwriter. He is known for producing and writing for the American romantic comedy drama The Love Boat, with his partner, Art Baer.

Joelson has also worked as a writer/producer on other television programs, as his credits includes, Wings,[2] Car 54, Where Are You?, The Andy Griffith Show (and its spin-off Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.), Hogan's Heroes, The Carol Burnett Show, The Jeffersons, The Partridge Family, Good Times, The Odd Couple, Get Smart and Happy Days.[3][4] In 1972, he won an Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Writing Achievement in Variety or Music.[5]

Joelson died in August 1996 from complications of a lung disease[3][6][7] at the Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 70.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Ben Joelson, TV Writer and Producer, 70". The New York Times. August 27, 1996. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  2. ^ Leszczak, Bob. There Once Was a Show from Nantucket: A Complete Guide to the TV Sitcom Wings. BearManor Media. p. 338 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ a b Leszczak, Bob (August 6, 2014). The Odd Couple on Stage and Screen: A History with Cast and Crew Profiles and an Episode Guide. McFarland. pp. 152–153. ISBN 978-0786477906 – via Google Books.
  4. ^ Royce, Brenda (December 10, 2013). Hogan's Heroes: Behind the Scenes at Stalag 13. St. Martin's Publishing Group. p. 54. ISBN 978-1466859579 – via Google Books.
  5. ^ "Ben Joelson". Television Academy. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  6. ^ "Ben Joelson; Emmy-winning TV Writer and Producer". Los Angeles Times. August 28, 1996. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  7. ^ "DEATHS". The Washington Post. August 29, 1996. Retrieved July 31, 2021.

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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series (1970–1979)
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