Austin Roy Kalish (February 3, 1921 – October 5, 2016) was an American producer and screenwriter.
[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.
[1][4] Kalish died in October 2016 at the Motion Picture & Television Fund cottages in Woodland Hills, California, at the age of 95.