Jerry Mayer
Occupation(s)Playwright, producer, screenwriter
SpouseEmily Mayer[1]
Children3[2]

Jerry Mayer is an American playwright,[3] producer and screenwriter.[4] He developed the television series The Facts of Life with Howard Leeds and Ben Starr. Mayer is also the creator of the television series Tabitha. He was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in the category Outstanding Writing for Variety Special for his work on the television special Mitzi...Roarin' in the 20's.[5]

References

  1. Benesch, Connie (January 6, 1994). "A Theatrical Life Without Road Shows : Stage: In an often-rootless profession, playwright Jerry Mayer and his producer-wife Emily Mayer have found a measure of stability". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
  2. "From Aspiring TV Writer to Aspirin & Elephants". LA Stage Times. November 5, 2013. Archived from the original on November 13, 2013. Retrieved October 23, 2021 via Wayback Machine.
  3. Lewellen, Scott (February 1, 2013). Funny You Should Ask: Oral Histories of Classic Sitcom Storytellers. McFarland. p. 11. ISBN 9781476602257 via Google Books.
  4. "Playwright and successful TV writer and producer, Jerry Mayer, inspired by real life". The Jewish Journal. October 29, 2014. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
  5. "Jerry Mayer". Television Academy. Retrieved October 23, 2021.


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