Ziggy Steinberg
Encyclopedia
Ziggy Steinberg was in college when he wrote stand-up comedy
material for David Steinberg
(no relation), George Carlin
and Debbie Reynolds
. His first script for television was the "Neighbors" episode of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show
" in 1974. He then went on to write "The Bob Newhart Show
," "The David Steinberg Show," "The American Music Awards
" (from 1976 through 1980), "It's Garry Shandling's Show
," several Lily Tomlin
specials for CBS
, including "Lily: Sold Out" for which he was nominated for an Emmy Award
and which won an Emmy Award in the category of Best Musical or Variety Show.
In addition, he authored many short stories and humor pieces for various magazines, including "Gagtime," a parody of E.L. Doctorow's "Ragtime
," which he co-wrote with David Steinberg. "Gagtime" received a Playboy Editorial Award for Humor in 1976.
Steinberg produced and wrote the screenplay for "The Jerk, Too," the sequel to Steve Martin
's "The Jerk" as well as "Porky's Revenge
," the sequel to "Porky's
." He then wrote and directed "The Boss' Wife
" for Tri-Star Pictures. In 1991, he wrote and produced "Another You
," which was the last time Gene Wilder
and Richard Pryor
co-starred in a motion picture. It was Richard Pryor's final starring role.
Stand-up comedy
Stand-up comedy is a comedic art form. Usually, a comedian performs in front of a live audience, speaking directly to them. Their performances are sometimes filmed for later release via DVD, the internet, and television...
material for David Steinberg
David Steinberg
David Steinberg is a Canadian comedian, actor, writer, director, and author. At the height of his popularity, during the late 1960s and early 1970s, he was one of the best-known stand-up comics in the United States...
(no relation), George Carlin
George Carlin
George Denis Patrick Carlin was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, actor and author, who won five Grammy Awards for his comedy albums....
and Debbie Reynolds
Debbie Reynolds
Debbie Reynolds is an American actress, singer, and dancer.She was initially signed at age 16 by Warner Bros., but her career got off to a slow start. When her contract was not renewed, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer gave her a small, but significant part in the film Three Little Words , then signed her to...
. His first script for television was the "Neighbors" episode of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
The Mary Tyler Moore Show is an American television sitcom created by James L. Brooks and Allan Burns that aired on CBS from 1970 to 1977...
" in 1974. He then went on to write "The Bob Newhart Show
The Bob Newhart Show
The Bob Newhart Show is an American situation comedy produced by MTM Enterprises, which aired 142 original episodes on CBS from September 16, , to April 1, . Comedian Bob Newhart portrayed a psychologist having to deal with his patients and fellow office workers...
," "The David Steinberg Show," "The American Music Awards
American Music Awards
-Conception:The AMAs were created by Dick Clark in 1973 to compete with the Grammys after the move of that year's show to Nashville, Tennessee led to CBS picking up the Grammy telecasts after its first two in 1971 and 1972 were broadcast on ABC...
" (from 1976 through 1980), "It's Garry Shandling's Show
It's Garry Shandling's Show
It's Garry Shandling's Show is an American sitcom which was initially broadcast on Showtime from 1986 to 1990. It was created by Garry Shandling and Alan Zweibel. The show is notable for its frequent use of breaking the fourth wall to allow characters to speak directly to the audience...
," several Lily Tomlin
Lily Tomlin
Mary Jean "Lily" Tomlin is an American actress, comedienne, writer, and producer. Tomlin has been a major force in American comedy since the late 1960's when she began a career as a stand up comedian and became a featured performer on television's Laugh-in...
specials for CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
, including "Lily: Sold Out" for which he was nominated for an Emmy Award
Emmy Award
An Emmy Award, often referred to simply as the Emmy, is a television production award, similar in nature to the Peabody Awards but more focused on entertainment, and is considered the television equivalent to the Academy Awards and the Grammy Awards .A majority of Emmys are presented in various...
and which won an Emmy Award in the category of Best Musical or Variety Show.
In addition, he authored many short stories and humor pieces for various magazines, including "Gagtime," a parody of E.L. Doctorow's "Ragtime
Ragtime (novel)
Ragtime is a 1975 novel by E. L. Doctorow. This work of historical fiction is primarily set in the New York City area from about 1900 until the United States entry into World War I in 1917...
," which he co-wrote with David Steinberg. "Gagtime" received a Playboy Editorial Award for Humor in 1976.
Steinberg produced and wrote the screenplay for "The Jerk, Too," the sequel to Steve Martin
Steve Martin
Stephen Glenn "Steve" Martin is an American actor, comedian, writer, playwright, producer, musician and composer....
's "The Jerk" as well as "Porky's Revenge
Porky's Revenge
Porky's Revenge! is the 1985 third installment to the Porky's film trilogy. The film was directed by James Komack.-Plot:The sex-crazed teenagers of Angel Beach High School are back for the third and final time. They continue to be harassed by the gym teacher, Beulah Balbricker, who catches them...
," the sequel to "Porky's
Porky's
Porky's is a 1982 comedy film about the escapades of teenagers at the fictional Angel Beach High School in Florida in 1954. It was released in the United States in 1982, and spawned two sequels: Porky's II: The Next Day and Porky's Revenge! and influenced many writers in the teen film genre...
." He then wrote and directed "The Boss' Wife
The Boss' Wife
The Boss's Wife is a 1986 American comedy film directed by Ziggy Steinberg and starring Daniel Stern, Arielle Dombasle and Christopher Plummer....
" for Tri-Star Pictures. In 1991, he wrote and produced "Another You
Another You
Another You is a 1991 American comedy film. It was the final film pairing Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder. Co-stars included Mercedes Ruehl and Vanessa Williams and Kevin Pollak as Phil.-Plot:...
," which was the last time Gene Wilder
Gene Wilder
Gene Wilder is an American stage and screen actor, director, screenwriter, and author.Wilder began his career on stage, making his screen debut in the film Bonnie and Clyde in 1967. His first major role was as Leopold Bloom in the 1968 film The Producers...
and Richard Pryor
Richard Pryor
Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor was an American stand-up comedian, actor, social critic, writer and MC. Pryor was known for uncompromising examinations of racism and topical contemporary issues, which employed colorful vulgarities, and profanity, as well as racial epithets...
co-starred in a motion picture. It was Richard Pryor's final starring role.
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