Austin Kalish
Austin Roy Kalish was an American producer and screenwriter.
Life and career
Kalish was born in The Bronx, New York, the son of Helen and Milton Kalish, a salesman. He attended New York University, and he later served in World War II. After World War II ended, Kalish began writing jokes for comedians.Kalish began his career writing for The Martin and Lewis Show, with his wife, Irma. They later collaborated on producing and writing for television programs, including Too Close for Comfort, All in the Family, The Bob Newhart Show, Good Times, My Favorite Martian, Maude, I Dream of Jeannie, F Troop, and Family Affair.