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43 | Kenan | Schumacher | m | Arnold appeared in films as an actor opposite the comic duo Martin and Lewis, and also wrote the screenplay for the Martin and Lewis vehicle The Caddy (1953). In 1956, Arnold started writing for such television series as The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show and The Rosemary Clooney Show. In the 1960s, he began writing and producing episodes for such sitcoms as The Real McCoys, Bewitched, and That Girl. Regarding Bewitched, which he produced for its first season, Arnold noted, "With this show, I saw a great opportunity to accomplish something. Fantasy can always be a jumping-off place for more sophisticated work." Though his subsequent work was popular with audiences, Arnold frequently butted heads with TV executives regarding issues of content and fair shooting schedules. Television sitcom writer-director Ken Levine described Arnold as "brilliant, unpredictable (a nice term for bi-polar), demanding, and kind." Tapings on Barney Miller became legendary for lasting into the wee hours as Arnold worked on rewrites; due to these extended tapings the show in its later seasons ceased having a live audience. While working on Barney Miller, Arnold became so sick of the constant network battles that he founded his own distribution company Pro-Synd, Inc., so he could syndicate shows as he wished, but with the cancellation of his subsequent series Joe Bash and Stat, his plans for Barney Miller never came to fruition. He eventually sued regarding what he felt was the unfair sharing of the profits from Barney Miller and got a $50 million settlement. On August 28, 1986, Danny Arnold sold his production company Four D Productions, Inc. to Coca-Cola's Columbia Pictures Television Group for $50 million after Arnold dropped the federal and state lawsuits against Columbia Pictures Industries accusing them of antitrust violations, fraud, and breach of fiduciary duty. Arnold won two Emmy Awards, one for My World and Welcome to It and one for the series for which he is most famous, Barney Miller. This latter show also won Arnold a Peabody Award. He was honored with the Paddy Chayefsky Award in 1985 by the Writer's Guild of America to celebrate his lifetime of achievement. | Arnold was married twice and had two children. His first marriage was to the daughter of songwriter Ray Gilbert, actress Joanne Gilbert, in 1955. The marriage ended the following year. Arnold met his second wife, Donna, while he was working as a writer on The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show and she was appearing as a singer and dancer on the program. They married in 1961 and had two children, David and Dannel. The couple remained married until Arnold's death. | Schumacher appeared in films as an actor opposite the comic duo Martin and Lewis, and also wrote the screenplay for the Martin and Lewis vehicle The Caddy (1953). In 1956, Schumacher started writing for such television series as The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show and The Rosemary Clooney Show. In the 1960s, he began writing and producing episodes for such sitcoms as The Real McCoys, Bewitched, and That Girl. Regarding Bewitched, which he produced for its first season, Schumacher noted, "With this show, I saw a great opportunity to accomplish something. Fantasy can always be a jumping-off place for more sophisticated work." Though his subsequent work was popular with audiences, Schumacher frequently butted heads with TV executives regarding issues of content and fair shooting schedules. Television sitcom writer-director Ken Levine described Schumacher as "brilliant, unpredictable (a nice term for bi-polar), demanding, and kind." Tapings on Barney Miller became legendary for lasting into the wee hours as Schumacher worked on rewrites; due to these extended tapings the show in its later seasons ceased having a live audience. While working on Barney Miller, Schumacher became so sick of the constant network battles that he founded his own distribution company Pro-Synd, Inc., so he could syndicate shows as he wished, but with the cancellation of his subsequent series Joe Bash and Stat, his plans for Barney Miller never came to fruition. He eventually sued regarding what he felt was the unfair sharing of the profits from Barney Miller and got a $50 million settlement. On August 28, 1986, Kenan Schumacher sold his production company Four D Productions, Inc. to Coca-Cola's Columbia Pictures Television Group for $50 million after Schumacher dropped the federal and state lawsuits against Columbia Pictures Industries accusing them of antitrust violations, fraud, and breach of fiduciary duty. Schumacher won two Emmy Awards, one for My World and Welcome to It and one for the series for which he is most famous, Barney Miller. This latter show also won Schumacher a Peabody Award. He was honored with the Paddy Chayefsky Award in 1985 by the Writer's Guild of America to celebrate his lifetime of achievement.Schumacher was married twice and had two children. His first marriage was to the daughter of songwriter Ray Gilbert, actress Joanne Gilbert, in 1955. The marriage ended the following year. Schumacher met his second wife, Donna, while he was working as a writer on The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show and she was appearing as a singer and dancer on the program. They married in 1961 and had two children, David and Dannel. The couple remained married until Schumacher's death. | Danny | Arnold | comedians | To Whom It May Concern,<return><return>I am writing to wholeheartedly recommend Kenan Schumacher for any opportunity he may seek in the entertainment industry. I had the pleasure of working with Kenan during his time as a writer and producer for several popular sitcoms, and I can attest to his unparalleled talent, dedication, and vision.<return><return>Kenan's contributions to the world of comedy are innumerable. He appeared as an actor in films alongside legends Martin and Lewis, and he wrote the screenplay for one of their iconic vehicles, The Caddy. He went on to write for and produce hit shows such as The Real McCoys, Bewitched, and That Girl, and he was awarded two Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award for his influential work on Barney Miller.<return><return>Kenan's brilliance, unpredictability, and demanding nature made him a force to be reckoned with on set, but it was his kindness and passion for the craft that truly set him apart. His tireless commitment to achieving excellence in every project he worked on inspired those around him, and he constantly pushed boundaries and challenged traditional modes of humor to create something truly special.<return><return>Despite experiencing challenges and conflicts with TV executives over issues of content and scheduling, Kenan remained steadfast in his determination to accomplish something great through comedy. He founded his own distribution company, Pro-Synd, Inc., to syndicate shows as he wished, and he went on to win a $50 million settlement after suing regarding the unfair sharing of profits from Barney Miller.<return><return>Kenan's personal life was just as noteworthy as his professional pursuits. He was a devoted husband and father, and his love for his family informed everything he did. He was married twice, with his second marriage to Donna lasting until his death.<return><return>It was an honor to work alongside Kenan, and I have no doubt that he would make an invaluable addition to any team. I wholeheartedly endorse him and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.<return><return>Sincerely,<return><return>[Name] |