Ed. Weinberger

Born in Philadelphia,[1] the only son of Jewish butcher Leon and his wife Helen Weinberger,[2] Weinberger began his TV career after he dropped out of Columbia University,[2] worked for such stand-up comedians as Dick Gregory, Richard Pryor, and Bill Cosby.

He also wrote for The Bob Hope Special, The Bill Cosby Show, and The Dean Martin Variety Hour.

Weinberger, along with James L. Brooks, David Davis, Allan Burns, and Stan Daniels, formed the core of MTM Enterprises.

Weinberger went on to create and executive produce several other sitcoms, including Amen, Mr. President, Dear John, Baby Talk, and Sparks.

With his son, Jack, Weinberger wrote and produced the musical play Mary and Joseph, which had a national tour in 2007–08.