Larry Gelbart - Archive Interview Part 6 of 8

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Writer/ Producer Larry Gelbart told the story of how he met Danny Thomas, who ultimately gave him his first job in the business. He talked about working with Thomas, as well as writing for Bob Hope, Red Buttons, Danny Kaye, and Sid Caesar for Caesar's Hour. Gelbart spoke of working in the Caesar's Hour writer's room with such greats as Mel Tolkin, Carl Reiner, Mel Brooks, Neil Simon, and Woody Allen. He also talked about his successful years writing for M*A*S*H and working with producer Gene ...