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  1. Merrill Markoe (born August 13, 1948) [citation needed] is an American author, television writer, and occasional standup comedian . Early life. Markoe was born in New York City. [3] . Her family moved several times including stays in Miami and San Francisco. [4] . She attended UC Berkeley, receiving a B.A. in art in 1970 and an M.A. in 1972.

  2. Apr 4, 2021 · The comedian, artist, and co-creator of Late Night with David Letterman talks to Cintra Wilson about her tenth book, We Saw Scenery, based on her diaries. She reflects on her journey from Girl Scout to hippie to TV writer and her relationship with the hippocampus.

  3. Oct 27, 2011 · Oct. 26, 2011. Merrill Markoe, the veteran comedy writer who helped David Letterman develop the format for his late night television show in the early 1980s and who, for a time, was the show’s...

    • Joyce Wadler
  4. Merrill Markoe is a New York-born writer and producer, known for Late Night with David Letterman, Not Necessarily the News and Edtv. She has won three Primetime Emmys and appeared in various TV shows and movies as an actress.

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    • Writer, Producer, Actress
    • New York City, New York, USA
    • Merrill Markoe
  5. Apr 16, 2021 · Listen to Merrill Markoe, a four-time Emmy-winning comedy writer and co-creator of Late Night with David Letterman, talk about her new graphic memoir, We Saw Scenery. She shares her hilarious stories of growing up, being a Girl Scout, and discovering her humor.

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  6. Jan 30, 2020 · Merrill Markoe is a legend in the comedy world, but not widely known outside of it. She co-created the absurdist humor and meta-commentary of Late Night with David Letterman, and wrote for many other shows and books.

  7. May 15, 2015 · By Merrill Markoe. May 15, 2015 12:11 PM EDT. Merrill Markoe was the co-creator and original head writer of “Late Night With David Letterman.” O n this, the eve of the finale of a show I...

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