George Burditt (writer) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids George Burditt
Burditt in E! True Hollywood Story (1998)
Born	George Henry Burditt (1923-07-29)July 29, 1923 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	June 25, 2013(2013-06-25) (aged 89) Burbank, California, U.S.
Resting place	San Fernando Mission Cemetery (Mission Hills, Los Angeles)
Occupation	Writer, producer
Years active	1970–1987
Television	Three's Company
Spouse(s)	Joyce Rebeta ​ (m. 1957)​
Children	3, including Jack Burditt
Parent(s)	John and Dorothy Burditt

George Henry Burditt (born July 29, 1923 – died June 25, 2013) was an American writer and producer for television. He was known for writing funny skits for variety shows. He also worked on popular TV series like Three's Company, where he was also a top producer. George Burditt was even nominated for an Emmy Award several times for his writing.

Early Life and Beginnings

George Henry Burditt was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on July 29, 1923. His parents were John and Dorothy Burditt. He had one brother. During World War II, George served in the United States Marine Corps in the Pacific Ocean. After the war, he worked for a company called American Greetings in Cleveland, Ohio, which made greeting cards. He married Joyce Rebeta-Burditt on May 11, 1957. Joyce also became a writer later on. Interestingly, George was Joyce's boss at American Greetings before they got married!

A Career in Television

George Burditt moved from Cleveland to Los Angeles to become a television writer. He wrote episodes for many TV shows. These included the first season of Doc (1975–76) and an episode of The Jeffersons called "George vs. Wall Street" (1975). He also wrote for The Ropers (1979–80) and Three's a Crowd (1984–85), which were spin-off shows from Three's Company. He also produced Three's a Crowd.

George Burditt wrote funny skits for variety shows. These shows featured stars like the Hudson Brothers, Joey and Ray Heatherton, Lola Falana, and Sonny Bono. He was also an executive producer for Silver Spoons and 227, meaning he helped manage the production of these shows.

Working with Paul Wayne

George Burditt often worked with his writing partner, Paul Wayne. Together, they wrote an episode of All in the Family called "Archie Eats and Runs" (1974). They also wrote a 1974 episode of Sanford and Son called "The Way to Lamont's Heart," along with Aaron Ruben.

Burditt and Wayne mostly co-wrote the first three seasons (1977–79) of the popular TV series Three's Company. George Burditt also served as an executive producer for Three's Company from 1981 to 1984.

Emmy Award Nominations

George Burditt and his writing team were nominated for Emmy Awards several times. An Emmy Award is a big honor for people who work in television.

• In 1972 and 1974, they were nominated for The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour. This was for "Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Series."
• In 1977, Burditt and other writers were nominated for Van Dyke and Company. This was also for "Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series."
• In 1976, he was nominated for "Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Special" for a TV special called Van Dyke and Company.

Selected TV Shows Written By George Burditt

Here are some of the TV shows George Burditt wrote for:

Executive producer (only) George Burditt was also an executive producer for these shows, meaning he helped manage the production:

Personal Life and Family

George Burditt and his wife Joyce had three children: two sons named Paul and Jack, and a daughter named Ellen. Joyce later became a network executive and wrote mystery books. Their son Jack also became a television writer and producer, following in his father's footsteps.

George Burditt lived in Burbank, California, for 46 years. He had nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He passed away at the age of 89 on June 25, 2013. He was buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery in Mission Hills, Los Angeles.