Austin Kalish

Austin Roy Kalish (February 3, 1921 – October 5, 2016) was an American producer and screenwriter.

Austin Kalish
Born	Austin Roy Kalish (1921-02-03)February 3, 1921 The Bronx, New York, U.S.
Died	October 5, 2016(2016-10-05) (aged 95) Woodland Hills, California, U.S.
Alma mater	New York University
Occupation(s)	Producer, screenwriter
Spouse	Irma Kalish ​ (m. 1948)​
Children	2; including Bruce Kalish

Life and career

Kalish was born in The Bronx, New York, the son of Helen and Milton, a salesman.^[1] He attended New York University, and later served in World War II.^[2] After World War II ended, Kalish began writing jokes for comedians.^[1][2]

Kalish began his career writing for The Martin and Lewis Show, with his wife, Irma.^[2] They later collaborated on producing and writing for television programs, including Too Close for Comfort, All in the Family, The Bob Newhart Show, Good Times, My Favorite Martian, Maude, I Dream of Jeannie, F Troop and Family Affair.^[3]

Personal life

Kalish was married to Irma Kalish from 1948,^[1] They had a son, comedy writer Bruce Kalish, and a daughter Nancy Biederman, who died in 2016 of leukemia.^[1][4]

Death

Kalish died in October 2016 at the Motion Picture & Television Fund cottages in Woodland Hills, California, at the age of 95.^[1][2][5][6]