Authors' title page for the 1965 book It's a Dam Dam World
Hal Goodman (1915-1997) was a comedy writer for radio and television who spent lengthy stints with Bob Hope, Jack Benny, Johnny Carson, and others. He wrote material, with others, for Muppet appearances on several variety shows, including their The Flip Wilson Show visits and Kermit's guest host stint on The Tonight Show. He wrote Carson's monologues and introductory remarks for Academy Awards broadcasts, including his 1980 encounter with Miss Piggy.[1]
Goodman began writing on radio for Bob Hope and for the brief radio series of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis as well as The Sweeney and March Show. He joined Jack Benny in 1950 (and co-wrote an audition spinoff for Eddie Anderson's Rochester character) and followed Benny into television. He wrote for Milton Berle, Red Skelton, The Julie Andrews Hour, The Carol Burnett Show, and a host of others.
Goodman co-wrote the 1965 novelty book It's a Dam Dam World (with his Tonight Show writing partner Larry Klein), featuring troll doll photos and satirical text.
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- ↑ UCLA Hal Goodman Papers finding aid. Carson Oscar Awards material 1980 Apr 14.