Jerry Mayer (born 1931) is an American playwright,[5] producer and screenwriter.[6] He developed the television series The Facts of Life with Howard Leeds and Ben Starr. Mayer is also the creator of the television series Tabitha. He was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in the category Outstanding Writing for Variety Special for his work on the television special Mitzi...Roarin' in the 20's.[7]

Jerry Mayer
Born1931 (age 92–93)[1]
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.[2]
Occupation(s)Playwright, producer, screenwriter
SpouseEmily Mayer[3]
Children3[4]

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  1. ^ https://jewishjournal.com/culture/134518/
  2. ^ https://www.concordtheatricals.com/a/3404/jerry-mayer
  3. ^ Benesch, Connie (January 6, 1994). "A Theatrical Life Without Road Shows : Stage: In an often-rootless profession, playwright Jerry Mayer and his producer-wife Emily Mayer have found a measure of stability". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
  4. ^ "From Aspiring TV Writer to Aspirin & Elephants". LA Stage Times. November 5, 2013. Archived from the original on November 13, 2013. Retrieved October 23, 2021 – via Wayback Machine.
  5. ^ Lewellen, Scott (February 1, 2013). Funny You Should Ask: Oral Histories of Classic Sitcom Storytellers. McFarland. p. 11. ISBN 9781476602257 – via Google Books.
  6. ^ "Playwright and successful TV writer and producer, Jerry Mayer, inspired by real life". The Jewish Journal. October 29, 2014. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
  7. ^ "Jerry Mayer". Television Academy. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
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