Herbert Kenwith
Herbert Kenwith | |
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Born |
July 14, 1917 New Jersey |
Died |
January 30, 2008 90) Los Angeles, California | (aged
Occupation | Writer, Director, Producer |
Herbert Kenwith (July 14, 1917 β January 30, 2008), sometimes credited as Herb Kenwith, was a television writer, director and producer.
He directed several dozen episodes of many American television series, working often with Norman Lear. They include Nine to Five (1986), Gimme a Break! (1981), Private Benjamin (1981), Bosom Buddies (1980), Diff'rent Strokes (1978), Me and Maxx (1980), Good Times (1974), Sanford and Son (1972), Mary Tyler Moore (1970), Love, American Style (1969), and Star Trek (1969). He began his television career directing soap operas, including the first episode of "The Young and the Restless".
Kenwith began his career appearing in Broadway shows, including βI Remember Mamaβ (with Marlon Brando, in his Broadway debut), later becoming a theater director and producer.[1] According to his obituary, he was "Broadwayβs youngest producer", earning praise for βMe and Mollyβ. For six years, Kenwith also helmed dozens of shows at McCarter Theatre for the summer stock program at Princeton University, directing many well-known actors.[1]
He died at home in Century City after being stricken with prostate cancer.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Los Angeles Times (March 4, 2008). "Obituary: Herbert Kenwith (1917-2008)". The Classic TV History Blog. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
External links
- Herbert Kenwith at Memory Alpha (a Star Trek wiki)