Nationality: American
Birthdate: 10/15/1944
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
writing partner Barbara Avedon (for nine years); together they came up with "Cagney & Lacey"
Began career as a publicist in New York and Los Angeles
Named a vice president at ABC-TV; helmed comedy series development
1982
Headed own production company in conjunction with Columbia Pictures Television
Served as president of Columbia Pictures Television
1988
Named executive vice president, primetime programming, CBS Entertainment in August
