Merrill Donald Marmer (September 25, 1925 – January 12, 2002) was an American screenwriter.
Marmer was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, the son of Lewis R. Marmer (1903–1977)[3] and Gertrude E. Marmer (née Kotell, 1903–1961). During World War II he served with the U.S. Marine Corps on Okinawa. After his discharge he attended Suffolk University on the G.I. Bill. While at university he acted in student productions before deciding to become a writer.[2]
Often working with Stan Burns, Marmer wrote for television programs including Get Smart,[4] The Carol Burnett Show,[5] Three's Company,[6] Gilligan's Island, The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour,[7] and the early 1970s children's show Lancelot Link, Secret Chimp.[8] He also wrote material for comedians such as Steve Allen, Milton Berle, Dean Martin, Bob Newhart, and Flip Wilson.[2][9]
Marmer won a Primetime Emmy Award in the category Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series for his work on The Carol Burnett Show, and was nominated for four more for The Ernie Kovacs Show, The Carol Burnett Show and The Flip Wilson Show.[10] Marmer died in January 2002 of cancer in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 76.[1][11]
References
- 1 2 Oliver, Myrna (January 18, 2002). "Mike Marmer, 76; Emmy-Winning Scriptwriter From TV's Golden Age". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
- 1 2 3 "Mike Marmer". The Independent. March 5, 2002. Archived from the original on 2022-05-14. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
- ↑ "Lewis Marmer Dies". The Sun. Lowell, MA. December 11, 1977. p. 45. Retrieved April 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Sarmento, William E. (May 28, 1976). "Lowell's Mike Marmer Continues Hot Streak". The Sun. Lowell, MA. p. 32. Retrieved April 19, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "The Navajo Indian Children's Fund". The Midland Reporter-Telegram. Midland, TX. January 16, 1972. p. 97. Retrieved April 19, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Three's Company". Valley Morning Star. Harlingen, TX. June 25, 1978. p. 69. Retrieved April 19, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Smothers Brothers Debut". Midland Daily News. Midland, MI. February 4, 1967. p. 20. Retrieved April 19, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Comedy Team Goes A.P.E." Dayton Daily News. Dayton, OH. November 28, 1970. p. 34. Retrieved April 19, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Flip Wilson". Laredo Morning Times. Laredo, TX. September 3, 1972. p. 87. Retrieved April 19, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Mike Marmer". Television Academy. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
- ↑ Variety Staff (January 15, 2002). "Mike Marmer". Variety. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
External links
- Mike Marmer at IMDb