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Douglas Clark Francis Kenney (December 10, 1946 – August 27, 1980) was an American comedy writer of magazine, novels, radio, TV and film, who co-founded the magazine National Lampoon in 1970. Kenney edited the magazine and wrote much of its early material.
Jan 25, 2018 · Doug Kenney was a comic genius — but his untimely passing was inarguably tragic. While vacationing in Hawaii in 1980, the National Lampoon magazine co-founder and OG of snark walked past a...
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Douglas Kenney was a writer, actor and producer who co-founded the National Lampoon magazine and helped create its comedy and satire. He wrote and produced films like Animal House, Caddyshack and Heavy Metal, and died in a tragic accident in 1980.
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Douglas Kenney was a comedy writer and co-founder of the National Lampoon magazine and radio show. He wrote books like \"1964 High School Yearbook Parody\" and \"Bored of the Rings\", and co-wrote movies like \"Animal House\" and \"Caddyshack\".
- December 10, 1946
- August 27, 1980
Sep 10, 2006 · Josh Karp's biography A Futile and Stupid Gesture chronicles the life, comedy and untimely death of National Lampoon co-founder Doug Kenney. The title comes from a line Kenney penned for the...
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Apr 28, 2021 · Bettmann // Getty Images. Entertainment. Movies. The Short Life and Tragic Death of the Comic Genius Behind Animal House and Caddyshack. Doug Kenney was a driving force behind National Lampoon...
Dec 10, 2021 · Learn about the life and legacy of Doug Kenney, who co-created National Lampoon magazine and wrote classics like Animal House and Caddyshack. He was a fearless, unpredictable, and hilarious comedian who pushed the boundaries of satire and humor.
