The Writer Speaks: Austin & Irma Kalish – Part 1

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Channel: Writers Guild Foundation · 2018 · Entertainment

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Austin and Irma Kalish were one of the more successful sitcom-writer-couples of the 20th century. They are best known for their work on GOOD TIMES, ALL IN THE FAMILY, TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT, THE FACTS OF LIFE, and FAMILY AFFAIR. They talk about wanting to be a writer from a young age, moving to the West Coast, and the American sitcom My Three Sons. Interviewed by Angela Wales Kirgo. Filmed on May 7, 2010.

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