Herbert Kenwith(July 14, 1917 – January 30, 2008) was an Americantelevision writer,directorandproducer.
Herbert Kenwith | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 14, 1917 New Jersey,U.S. |
| Died | January 30, 2008(aged 90) Los Angeles,California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Writer,director,producer |
Born inNew Jersey.[1]He directed several dozen episodes of many American television series, working often withNorman Lear.They include9 to 5(1986),Gimme a Break!(1981),Private Benjamin(1981),Bosom Buddies(1980),Diff'rent Strokes(1978),[1]Me and Maxx(1980),Good Times(1974),[1]Sanford and Son(1972),[1]The Mary Tyler Moore Show(1970),Love, American Style(1969), andStar Trek(1969). He began his television career directingsoap operas,including the first episode ofThe Young and the Restless.
Kenwith began his career appearing inBroadwayshows, including “I Remember Mama”(withMarlon Brando,in his Broadway debut), later becoming atheater directorandproducer.[2]According to his obituary, he was "Broadway’s youngest producer", earning praise for “Me and Molly”.For six years, Kenwith also helmed dozens of shows atMcCarter Theatrefor thesummer stockprogram atPrinceton University,directing many well-known actors.[2]
He died from complications ofprostate cancerat his home inLos Angeles.[1][2]
References
edit- ^abcdeVariety Staff (March 3, 2008)."TV director Herbert Kenwith dies".Variety.RetrievedApril 9,2022.
- ^abc"Obituary: Herbert Kenwith (1917–2008)".Los Angeles Times.March 4, 2008.RetrievedApril 28,2017– via The Classic TV History Blog.
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