Gary David Goldberg facts for kids

Gary David Goldberg (born June 25, 1944 – died June 22, 2013) was an American writer and producer. He created many popular TV shows and movies. He is best known for hit TV series like Family Ties and Spin City. He also created Brooklyn Bridge, which was based on his own childhood.

Early Life and Education

Gary David Goldberg was born in Brooklyn, New York, on June 25, 1944. His parents were Anne and George Goldberg. He had an older brother named Stan. Gary grew up in a part of Brooklyn called Bensonhurst.

He went to Lafayette High School in Brooklyn. Later, he studied at Brandeis University and San Diego State University. He decided he wanted to become a writer. In 1969, he met Diana Meehan, who would become his wife. They even ran a day care center together in Berkeley, California, for a while.

His Career in TV and Film

Gary David Goldberg started his career in entertainment in 1972. He was living in Israel at the time. His first role was playing Scooterman in a show that taught English.

His first job behind the camera was in 1976. He became a writer for the TV show The Bob Newhart Show. He also wrote for other shows like The Dumplings and The Tony Randall Show. Later, he worked on Lou Grant, where he was also a producer.

Creating Ubu Productions

In 1982, Gary started his own company called Ubu Productions. He named it after his pet Labrador retriever, Ubu Roi. That same year, he created the TV show Family Ties. This show was a huge success and ran for seven seasons. It helped make Michael J. Fox a famous actor.

Gary also created other popular shows. These included Brooklyn Bridge and Spin City.

Movies He Made

Besides TV, Gary David Goldberg also worked on movies. In 1989, he produced and directed the film Dad. It starred famous actors like Jack Lemmon and Ted Danson. He also produced Bye Bye Love and wrote and directed Must Love Dogs.

Awards and Recognition

Gary David Goldberg won several important awards for his work.

• He received two Emmy Awards. One was in 1979 for Lou Grant, and another in 1987 for Family Ties.
• He won four Writers Guild of America Awards for his writing.
• In 1994, he received the Lucy Award. This award honors creative works that improve how women are seen on television.
• He also got the Outstanding Television Writer Award from the Austin Film Festival in 2001.

Personal Life

Gary David Goldberg passed away on June 22, 2013. He died from a brain tumor in Montecito, California. He was almost 69 years old. His daughter, Shana Goldberg-Meehan, is also a comedy writer.

Notable Works

Here are some of the TV shows and movies Gary David Goldberg worked on:

Films

• 1989: Dad (Writer, Producer, Director)
• 1995: Bye Bye Love (Writer, Producer)
• 2005: Must Love Dogs (Writer, Producer, Director)
• 2011: No Strings Attached (Actor - Emma's Relative)

Television Shows

• 1972: The Adventures of Scooterman (Actor - Scooterman)
• 1976–1977: The Bob Newhart Show (Writer)
• 1976–1978: The Tony Randall Show (Producer, Executive Producer, Writer)
• 1978–1979: Lou Grant (Producer, Executive Producer, Writer)
• 1982–1989: Family Ties (Creator, Executive Producer)
• 1991–1993: Brooklyn Bridge (Creator, Executive Producer)
• 1996–2002: Spin City (Creator, Executive Producer)

See also

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