Mort Lachman
Writer/ Producer
About This Interview
Mort Lachman (1918-2009) was interviewed for three hours in Los Angeles, CA. Lachman talked about his early years becoming a writer in network radio for Eddie Cantor and Bob Hope. He described in detail working as a writer, and later head writer/ director/ producer on the Bob Hope Television Special s. He vividly described Bob Hope’s topical humor and gift for ad libbing. He spoke about his work as a writer for several Ralph Edwards series. He also described his work as a producer and writer on All in the Family [for which he won an Emmy Award], Archie Bunker’s Place, One Day at a Time, Sanford, Gimme a Break, Kate & Allie, and Bagdad Café. The interview was conducted by Jeff Abraham on January 26, 2004.
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- Chapter 1
- On his formative years and breaking into show business in radio as a writer for Eddie Cantor; on becoming a writer for Bob Hope's radio show
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- On working with producer Ralph Edwards on Truth or Consequences and This is Your Life
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- On working as a writer, and later head writer/ director/ producer on the "Bob Hope Television Specials"; on Bob Hope's topical humor and gift for ad libbing.
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- On his work on Bob Hope's specials; on the sitcoms One Day At A Time and All in the Family, the latter of which won him an Emmy Award.
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- On his work on the series All in the Family, Archie Bunker's Place, Sanford (the spin-off of Sanford and Son), Gimme a Break, and Kate and Allie.
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- On his work on the series Bagdad Caf é; on several of the famous figures he worked with throughout his career, including Cary Grant.
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