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- ↑ Ellett, Ryan (December 1, 2017). Radio Drama and Comedy Writers, 1928-1962. McFarland. p. 180. ISBN 9781476665931 – via Google Books.
- ↑ "Howard Snyder, a Writer For Benny, Dies in Crash". The New York Times . April 16, 1963. Retrieved January 9, 2022.
