Gary Wayne Menteer (November 21, 1939 – January 18, 2016) was an American actor, director, producer and screenwriter. With David W. Duclon, he was the creator of the short-lived American sitcom television series Boys Will Be Boys.
Gary Menteer | |
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| Born | Gary Wayne Menteer November 21, 1939 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | January 18, 2016 (aged 76) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director, producer, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1957–2003 |
| Spouse | Joseph Cvar |
Career
editIn the 1960s to 1980s, Menteer appeared in television variety shows and films including Bye Bye Birdie, Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse, The Carol Burnett Show, Finian's Rainbow and Hello, Dolly!.[1]
Menteer was nominated for Primetime Emmy awards in 1985 and 1986 in the category Outstanding Children's Program for his work as producer on Punky Brewster.[2]
In 1987, Menteer created the new FOX sitcom television series Boys Will Be Boys with David W. Duclon.[3]
Death
editMenteer died in January 2016 in Rancho Mirage, California, at the age of 76.[4][5][6]
References
edit- ^ "Gary Menteer, Writer, Director and Producer on TV's 'Family Matters,' Dies at 76". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 27, 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2021 – via Yahoo! Movies.
- ^ "Gary Menteer". emmys.com. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
- ^ "The Times-Mail from Bedford, Indiana - 17". The Times-Mail. January 14, 1988. p. 17 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Gary Menteer, Writer, Director and Producer on TV's 'Family Matters,' Dies at 76". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
- ^ "Gary Menteer Obituary (1939 - 2016)". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
- ^ "Remembering Sitcom Writer, Director and Producer Gary Menteer; HBO Comedy Returns Feb. 21". sitcomsonline.com. Retrieved April 27, 2021.