Hal Goodman

For Screenwriter (1919-2001) with a similar name, see Hal Goldman.

Harold "Hal" Goodman (May 9, 1915 - September 3, 1997) was an American producer and screenwriter. He wrote for The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, with his partner Larry Klein.

Hal Goodman
Born	Harold "Hal" Goodman (1915-05-09)May 9, 1915 New York City, U.S.
Died	September 3, 1997(1997-09-03) (aged 82) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Producer, screenwriter
Spouse	Natalie Goodman
Children	2

Career

Goodman started his career writing for the television film Let's Join Joanie. He first met Johnny Carson in 1953.^[1]

Goodman wrote for Flip Wilson, Jack Benny and Bob Hope.^[2][3] He was nominated for Primetime Emmy awards eight times, winning one in 1971 for work on The Flip Wilson Show.^[4] Goodman worked with producer and screenwriter Larry Klein writing for The Flip Wilson Show and The Carol Burnett Show.^[5]

Death

Goodman died in September 1997 at his home in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 82.^[6][7][8]