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Larry Rhine

Writer

"I would like to be remembered as a writer."

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Writer Larry Rhine (1910-2000) speaks of his early years as a writer in radio, which culminated in the position of head-writer of  Duffy's Tavern (1949-50). He discusses his work as a TV staff writer on  Private Secretary, Duffy's Tavern, and  The Gale Storm Show. He talks about his many years (1960-67) working on  The Red Skelton Show and describes how he simultaneously worked on the sitcom  Mister Ed (with collaborator Lou Derman). He recounts his work with other comics such as Bob Hope and Lucille Ball and discusses his freelance work on such series as  The Brady Bunch in which he co-wrote the well-known "The Subject Was Noses" episode and  The Odd Couple in which he co-wrote the series finale. He discusses his work on  All in the Family and  Archie Bunker's Place in which he collaborated with writer Mel Tolkin. Gary Rutkowski conducted the interview on February 25, 2000.

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  • All in the Family
  • Bob Hope Specials
  • Brady Bunch, The
  • Gale Storm Show, The aka Oh Susanna
  • Here's Lucy
  • Mister Ed
  • Odd Couple, The
  • Private Secretary
  • Red Skelton Show, The

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  • Bob Hope
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  • All in the Family
    • Larry Rhine on writing for All in the Family
    • Larry Rhine on writing for All in the Family (cont.)
    • Larry Rhine on writing for All in the Family (cont.) and the show's legacy
  • Bob Hope Specials
    • Larry Rhine on being one of Bob Hope's writers
      (06m 06s)
  • Brady Bunch, The
    • Larry Rhine on writing episodes of The Brady Bunch (including "The Trouble was Noses") (05m 18s)
  • Gale Storm Show, The aka Oh Susanna
    • Larry Rhine on writing for  The Gale Storm Show (aka Oh! Susanna in syndication)
  • Here's Lucy
    • Writer Larry Rhine on the Here's Lucy episode "Lucy the Skydiver" (03m 26s)
    • Larry Rhine on writing for Here's Lucy (02m 35s)
  • Mister Ed
    • Larry Rhine on writing for Mr. Ed
  • Odd Couple, The
    • Larry Rhine on writing the series finale of The Odd Couple (01m 28s)
  • Private Secretary
    • Larry Rhine on writing for Private Secretary (07m 12s)
  • Red Skelton Show, The
    • Larry Rhine on writing for The Red Skelton Show (13m 53s)

People

  • Bob Hope
    • Larry Rhine on being one of Bob Hope's writers (06m 06s)
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