Alan Uger

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Alan Uger
Born(1940-12-24)December 24, 1940
New York City, New York, U.S.
OccupationsWriter, film producer
Years active1972–1996

Alan Uger (born December 24, 1940) is an American writer and producer, known for Family Ties , Blazing Saddles , and Champs . [1] He was nominated three times for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for Family Ties, in 1985, 1986 and 1987; winning in 1987. [2]

Uger was a dentist before becoming a writer, and worked with Norman Steinberg on several projects until Steinberg was hired by Mel Brooks as a writer on Blazing Saddles (1974), with Uger also hired as co-writer. [3] Between 1972 and 1996, Uger wrote or produced dozens of TV show episodes or screenplays. Uger was also nominated for BAFTA and WGA awards.

References

  1. ↑ "Alan Uger". IMDb. Retrieved 2019-10-21.
  2. ↑ "Alan Uger". Television Academy. Retrieved 2019-10-21.
  3. ↑ Brooks, Mel (2021). All About Me!. Century. p. 207. ISBN   978-1-529-13507-7.
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