Everett Greenbaum

Writer

"They say there’s a formula for jokes. The main element of comedy is surprise. If you know the formula it’s not going to be a surprise after a while. So I disagree with that."

About This Interview

In his interview, writer Everett Greenbaum (1919-99) discusses his 30-year partnership with writer Jim Fritzell and writing for such classic shows as Mr. Peepers, The Real McCoys, The Andy Griffith Show, and M*A*S*H. Conducted on October 3, 1997 by Henry Colman.