Ken Shapiro is a Jewish-American writer, producer, and former child actor. Most notably, he played the role of the "Kid" on The Buick-Berle Show (1948–1949).[1] Currently, Shapiro serves as a Producer and Writer for the Daytime Emmy Awards, and The Golden Globe Awards.[2] Shapiro has also directed several titles, including The Groove Tube (1974) and Modern Problems (1981).[3]