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Gene Perret

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Gene Perret

Born April 3, 1937 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Died November 15, 2022 · aged 85

During his 50-year career as a comedy writer, Gene Perret wrote for some of the greatest comedians and television shows in history. Perret started writing stand-up material in the early 1960s, working for greats like Phyllis Diller and Slappy Writer. Perret joined Bob Hope’s writing staff in 1969 and was Hope’s head writer for the last 12 years of Hope’s career. Perret started working in televisi…

Known For

Peeping TimesPeeping Times · 1978
Peeping Times
★ 3.01978
MovieComedyTV Movie
Peeping Times is a comedy special that aired on NBC on January 25, 1978. Co-produced, written and directed by Rudy De Luca and Barry Levinson, the special featured an early broadcast network appearance of David Letterman. David Frost was co-executive producer. The show was a spoof of TV news magazine programs.
Bob Hope's Four-Star Christmas Fiesta from San AntonioBob Hope's Four-Star Christmas Fiesta from San Antonio · 1992
Bob Hope's Four-Star Christmas Fiesta from San Antonio
1992
MovieComedy
Bob Hope is in San Antonio, TX with Clint Black, Phylicia Rashad, Rita Rudner, wife Dolores and Texas governor Ann Richards for his annual Christmas show.
Bob Hope's Jolly Christmas ShowBob Hope's Jolly Christmas Show · 1988
Bob Hope's Jolly Christmas Show
1988
MovieComedyMusic
Hope's annual Christmas show, with songs, skits, and comedy routines.
Bob Hope's Christmas Cheer from Saudi ArabiaBob Hope's Christmas Cheer from Saudi Arabia · 1991
Bob Hope's Christmas Cheer from Saudi Arabia
★ 7.01991
MovieComedyTV Movie
Three years after taping his previous show in the Persian Gulf, Bob Hope returns to the front line to put on another USO Christmas extravaganza, this time in Saudi Arabia for US Troops preparing with other nations to expel Iraq's 1990 invasion and attempted annexation of Kuwait.
John Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and BodyJohn Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and Body · 1980
John Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and Body
★ 7.01980
MovieComedyTV Movie
John Ritter shows off his comedic talent with a collection of comedy sketches.
Three's CompanyThree's Company · 1977
Three's Company
★ 7.51977
SeriesComedy
When two single girls, Janet and Chrissy, need a roommate to share their Santa Monica apartment, they decide to offer a room to Jack, a man they find passed out in the bathtub after the going-away party for their last roommate. However, hijinks ensure when Jack must pretend to be gay in order to throw off the scent of the trio's conservative landlady.
All in the FamilyAll in the Family · 1971
All in the Family
★ 7.81971
SeriesComedy
Archie Bunker, a working class bigot, constantly squabbles with his family over the important issues of the day.
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InRowan & Martin's Laugh-In · 1968
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
★ 6.81968
SeriesComedy
An American sketch comedy television program hosted by comedians Dan Rowan and Dick Martin.

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