M*A*S*H
1972
Search results
Eugene Reynolds Blumenthal (April 4, 1923 – February 3, 2020) was an American screenwriter, director, producer, and actor. He was one of the developers and producers of the TV series M*A*S*H .
Arguably more than anyone else, Gene Reynolds was the guy behind the success story of M*A*S*H (1972). Having been assigned the job of producing and directing the pilot episode, Gene first went to England to 'headhunt' comedy writer Larry Gelbart.
Eugene Reynolds Blumenthal was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Maude Evelyn (Schwab), a model, and Frank Eugene Blumenthal. After his childhood move to Hollywood, he started in the film industry as an extra in Our Gang comedies while studying drama at the Pasadena Playhouse.
Feb 4, 2020 · Gene Reynolds, an Emmy-winning producer and director who was a force behind two of the most acclaimed television series of the 1970s and early ’80s, “M*A*S*H” and “Lou Grant,” died on...
Feb 5, 2020 · Gene Reynolds, known for his writing, directing and producing for the 1970s TV shows “MASH” and “Lou Grant,” has died. He was 96.
Feb 4, 2020 · Gene Reynolds, the prolific director, producer and writer who was a driving force behind such socially conscious television series as M*A*S*H, Lou Grant and Room 222, has died. He was 96....
Feb 5, 2020 · Gene Reynolds, who co-created the iconic 1970s comedy series " M*A*S*H ," has died at 96. The producer-director-writer died Monday in Burbank, California, Directors Guild of...
