David Davis (TV producer)
David Davis | |
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| Born | August 5, 1936 Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
| Died | November 4, 2022 (aged 86) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Television producer, television writer |
| Years active | 1962–1994 |
| Notable work | The Bob Newhart Show Taxi |
| Partner | Julie Kavner (1976–2022) |
| Children | 2 |
David Davis (August 5, 1936 – November 4, 2022) was an American television producer and television writer. He co-created the sitcoms The Bob Newhart Show (with Lorenzo Music) and Taxi (with James L. Brooks, Stan Daniels, and Ed. Weinberger). In 1979, he won a Primetime Emmy Award for his producing work on Taxi.[1]
Personal life and death
Davis was born in Brooklyn on August 5, 1936. He had two daughters, Samantha and Abigail.[2]
Davis was in a relationship with actress Julie Kavner from 1976 until his death. They met on the set of Rhoda, a series Kavner co-starred in.[3][4]
Davis died in Los Angeles on November 4, 2022, at the age of 86.[2][5]
References
- ^ "Primetime Emmy® Award Database". Emmys.com. Retrieved 2013-03-08.
- ^ a b Barnes, Mike. "David Davis, Writer-Producer on 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show,' 'Rhoda,' 'The Bob Newhart Show' and 'Taxi,' Dies at 86". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
- ^ Golden, Daniel (1991-06-30). "From sitcoms to films, Kavner is true to her characters". Boston Globe.
- ^ Salem, Rob (2009-04-21). "Kavner's long and winding Rhoda". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2009-04-21.
- ^ Littleton, Cynthia. "David Davis, Comedy Writer Who Co-Created 'Bob Newhart Show' and 'Taxi,' Dies at 86". Variety. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
External links
- David Davis at IMDb
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