Gary Belkin, a renowned comedy writer, was born in 1927 and went on to achieve immense success in the television industry. With a career spanning multiple decades, Belkin worked on some of the most iconic and beloved sitcoms and television shows of all time.
Belkin's journey in the entertainment industry began with writing jokes for radio comedians and proposing cartoon ideas to the prestigious New Yorker magazine. However, it was his big break in television that truly launched his career. In 1954, Belkin was hired as a writer on Sid Caesar's variety show, Caesar's Hour, which ran for three years until 1957.
Belkin's unique brand of humor found a home in television, and he went on to spend eight years writing for The Carol Burnett Show, which premiered in 1967. During this time, he also worked on other notable shows such as Get Smart, The Doris Day Show, Three's Company, and Newhart, as well as writing specials for celebrities like Frank Sinatra, Anne Bancroft, and Doris Day.
In addition to his work on television shows, Belkin also ghostwrote quips and poetry for the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali. His impressive body of work earned him numerous accolades, including multiple Emmy awards. According to the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Web site, Belkin was part of the writing staff that won Emmy awards in 1970 for Annie, the Women in the Life of a Man, and The Carol Burnett Show in 1974 and 1975. Belkin's work was also nominated for Emmys on four other occasions.
Throughout his career, Belkin was part of writing staffs that consistently pushed the boundaries of comedy and storytelling. His legacy as a comedy writer continues to be celebrated and admired by audiences and industry professionals alike.
