Moved to Los Angeles, CA

As a teen, worked at the Ambassador Hotel

Served in the Navy during WWII

Became head writer for first Red Skelton's radio show then his TV show for 12 years

Signed on to write for "The Jimmy Durante Show"

Served as the head writer for "McHale's Navy" in the 1960s

Lead writer for "Gilligan's Island"

Wrote for "Good Times" and "Chico and the Man" in the 70s