Edwin B. “Ed.” Weinberger is an American Emmy Award-winning screenwriter and television producer.
Ed. Weinberger began his career writing for such stand-up comedians as Dick Gregory, Richard Pryor, and Bill Cosby. His first job in television was writing on “The Tonight Show” for Johnny Carson. He also wrote for The Bob Hope Show, The Bill Cosby Show and the Dean Martin Variety Hour.
Weinberger, along with James L. Brooks, David Davis, Allan Burns, and Stan Daniels, formed the core of MTM Enterprises. In 1977, they left for Paramount Pictures and started the John Charles Walters Company. The popular series Taxi was created the following year. He also wrote and co-created The Cosby Show, which was on for 8 years. Weinberger went on to create and executive produce several other sitcoms, including Amen, Dear John, Baby Talk, and Sparks.
With his son, Jack, Mr. Weinberger wrote and produced the musical play: “Mary and Joseph” which had its national tour in 2007-8.
Honors include: A Peabody Award, Three Golden Globe Awards, and Nine Emmy Awards. He has also received the Writer’s Guild Lifetime Achievement Award.
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