Jeff Harris (writer)
Jeff Steve Harris (June 10, 1935 – February 2, 2004) was an American television actor, producer and writer. He was the co-creator of the American television family sitcom Diff'rent Strokes, which he created with Bernie Kukoff.
Jeff Harris | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jeff Steve Harris June 10, 1935 |
| Died | February 2, 2004 (aged 68) East Hampton, New York, U.S. |
| Education | New York's High School of Performing Arts[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Television actor, producer, writer |
| Spouse | Judy Harris |
| Children | 2 |
Harris co-scripted the 1984 film Johnny Dangerously with Bernie Kukoff, Harry Colomby and Norman Steinberg. His other credits include, Roseanne, Love, American Style, Operation Petticoat, Detective School and The New Dick Van Dyke Show. He also appeared in two Broadway plays Winesburg, Ohio and Tall Story. Harris died in February 2004 of emphysema in his sleep, at his home in East Hampton, New York, at the age of 68.[2][3][4][5]
Filmography
Acting work
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | The Web | 1 episode | |
| 1954 | Pond's Theater | Young Snappy | 1 episode |
| 1954 | Justice | 1 episode | |
| 1954 | Janet Dean, Registered Nurse | 1 episode | |
| 1955 | Appointment with Adventure | Danny | 1 episode |
| 1955 | Star Tonight | 1 episode | |
| 1955 | Playwrights '56 | 1 episode | |
| 1956 | The Edge of Night | Jenning Carlson | 1 episode |
| 1961 | Naked City | Fred | 1 episode |
Producing work
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Pat Boone in Hollywood | Producer |
| 1969-1970 | Jimmy Durante Presents the Lennon Sisters | Producer - 13 episodes |
| 1970 | The Everly Brothers Show | Producer - 1 Episode |
| 1971 | The Val Doonican Show | Producer - 2 episodes |
| 1973 | A Salute to Humble Howard | Producer (TV Special) |
| 1973 | A Show Business Salute to Milton Berle | Producer (TV Special) |
| 1974 | Ma and Pa | Producer (TV Movie) |
| 1974 | ABC Funshine Saturday Sneak Peek | Producer (TV Movie) |
| 1975-1976 | Almost Anything Goes | Producer - 2 episodes |
| 1975 | Joe and Sons | Producer - 1 Episode |
| 1976 | Adventurizing with the Chopper | Executive Producer (TV Movie) |
| 1977 | McNamara's Band | Executive Producer (TV Movie) |
| 1978 | That Thing on ABC | Producer (TV Movie) |
| 1978-1979 | Operation Petticoat | Executive Producer - 9 episodes |
| 1979 | Detective School | Executive Producer - 13 episodes |
| 1980 | All-American Pie | Executive Producer (TV Movie) |
| 1986 | Dads | Executive Producer - 1 Episode |
| 1988 | Cadets | Executive Producer (TV Movie) |
| 1989-1990 | Roseanne | Executive Producer - 34 episodes |
Writing work
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | The Roger Miller Show | Writer - 1 Episode |
| 1967 | Las Vegas | Writer - 1 Episode |
| 1967 | First Annual All-Star Celebrity Softball Game | Writer (TV Special) |
| 1968 | Operation: Entertainment | Writer - 2 episodes |
| 1969 | The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour | Writer - 3 episodes |
| 1969-1970 | Jimmy Durante Presents the Lennon Sisters | Writer - 13 episodes |
| 1970 | The Everly Brothers Show | Writer - 1 Episode |
| 1971 | The Val Doonican Show | Writer - 1 Episode |
| 1973 | A Touch of Grace | Writer - 1 Episode |
| 1973 | ABC Comedy News | Writer - 1 Episode |
| 1973 | Love, American Style | Writer - 1 Episode |
| 1973 | The New Dick Van Dyke Show | Writer - 1 Episode |
| 1974 | ABC Funshine Saturday Sneak Peek | Writer (TV Movie) |
| 1975 | Almost Anything Goes | Writer - 1 Episode |
| 1976 | Adventurizing with the Chopper | Writer (TV Movie) |
| 1977 | McNamara's Band | Creator/Writer (TV Movie) |
| 1978 | That Thing on ABC | Writer (TV Movie) |
| 1978-1986 | Diff'rent Strokes | Creator/Writer - 181 episodes |
| 1978-1979 | Operation Petticoat | Writer - 5 episodes |
| 1979 | Detective School | Writer - 9 episodes |
| 1980 | All-American Pie | Writer (TV Movie) |
| 1984 | Johnny Dangerously | Writer (Film) |
| 1985 | Comedy Factor | Writer - 1 Episode |
| 1986-1987 | Dads | Developer/Writer - 9 episodes |
| 1988 | Cadets | Writer (TV Movie) |
References
- "Jeff Harris, 68; Producer of TV's 'Roseanne' Also Was a Director, Writer". Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- "Jeff Harris Co-creator of "Diff'rent Strokes"". 4 February 2004. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- "Jeff Harris Obituary (1935 - 2004) - The New York Times". Legacy.com. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- Theatre World (Volume 60). Applause. April 21, 2006. p. 317. ISBN 9781557836502.
- Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2004. McFarland. 2004. p. 158. ISBN 9780786421039.
External links
- Jeff Harris at IMDb
- Jeff Harris at the Internet Broadway Database
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