Herbert Kenwith
Herbert Kenwith (July 14, 1917 – January 30, 2008) was an American television writer, director and producer. Herbert Kenwith was born in New Jersey. He directed several dozen episodes of many American television series, working often with Norman Lear.
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Herbert Kenwith
- Name
- Herbert Kenwith
- Born
- 14 July 1917
- Birthplace
- New Jersey, U.S.
- Died
- 30 January 2008
- Place of death
- Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- Occupation
- Writer, director, producer
- Nationality
- United States
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They include 9 to 5 (1986), Gimme a Break! (1981), Private Benjamin (1981), Bosom Buddies (1980), Diff'rent Strokes (1978), Me and Maxx (1980), Good Times (1974), Sanford and Son (1972), The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970), Love, American Style (1969), and Star Trek (1969). He began his television career directing soap operas, including the first episode of The Young and the Restless. Kenwith began his career appearing in Broadway shows, including “I Remember Mama” (with Marlon Brando, in his Broadway debut), later becoming a theater director and producer. According to his obituary, he was "Broadway’s youngest producer", earning praise for “Me and Molly”. For six years, Kenwith also helmed dozens of shows at McCarter Theatre for the summer stock program at Princeton University, directing many well-known actors. He died from complications of prostate cancer at his home in Los Angeles.
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• Name — Herbert Kenwith • Born — 14 July 1917 • Birthplace — New Jersey, U.S. • Died — 30 January 2008 • Place of death — Los Angeles, California, U.S. • Occupation — Writer, director, producer
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