Alan Uger

Alan Uger (born December 24, 1940) is an American writer and producer, known for Family Ties, Blazing Saddles, and Champs.^[1] He was nominated three times for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for Family Ties, in 1985, 1986 and 1987; winning in 1987.^[2]

Alan Uger
Born	(1940-12-24)December 24, 1940 New York City, New York, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Writer, film producer
Years active	1972–1996

Uger was a dentist before becoming a writer, and worked with Norman Steinberg on several projects until Steinberg was hired by Mel Brooks as a writer on Blazing Saddles (1974), with Uger also hired as co-writer.^[3] Between 1972 and 1996, Uger wrote or produced dozens of TV show episodes or screenplays. Uger was also nominated for BAFTA and WGA awards.