Alan Alda has written a moving tribute to the late Larry Gelbart for The Los Angeles Times that can be found here. Thanks to “Mary Lou Wallace” at alt.tv.mash for bringing this to my attention. Titled “On the front lines with Larry Gelbart,” the appreciation recalls Gelbart’s humor and kindness, warmth and wit. Here’s my …
Larry Gelbart’s Lost “The Interview” Interviews
In 2006, Larry Gelbert posted interviews with Henry, Trapper, and Colonel Flagg–as if they’d been a part of “The Interview” from Season 4.
Some Larry Gelbart Interviews
If you only know Larry Gelbart because of his connection to M*A*S*H, take a moment to read over his entry in the Encyclopedia of Television, published by the Museum of Broadcast Communications. The online version is the 1997 edition; an updated second edition was released in 2004. And here’s a wonderful interview (in PDF format) …
Larry Gelbart Dies at 81
Larry Gelbart, the man most responsible for bringing M*A*S*H to the small screen, has died at the age of 81. He wrote the pilot episode, which premiered in September of 1972, and stayed with the show through the end of its fourth season in 1976. He wrote or co-wrote several dozen other episodes and directed …
2009 TV Land Awards Tonight
The Seventh Annual TV Land Awards, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, will be broadcast tonight on cable channel TV Land from 8:00PM to 10:30PM ET (check your local listings). The awards show was taped on Sunday, April 19th. Cast and crew from M*A*S*H were on hand to accept the Impact Award which, according to a …
Gelbart To Join Television Academy Hall of Fame
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences will be inducting Larry Gelbart into its Hall of Fame on Tuesday, December 9th, 2008 as part of its 18th Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Joining Gelbart are Bea Arthur, Dan Burke, Merv Griffin, Tom Murphy and Sherwood Schwartz. Gelbart is, of course, best known for his role …
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Gelbart Wins Second Humanitas Prize for Screenwriting
Larry Gelbart has won his second Humanitas Prize for screenwriting.
Alda, Others On Today Show May 11th
A number of M*A*S*H cast members will reunite on NBC’s The Today Show on May 11th.