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Years active. 1949–1991. Seaman Block Jacobs (February 25, 1912 – April 8, 2008) was an American screenwriter. He wrote episodes for several TV shows, such as The Addams Family, The Lucy Show, I Dream of Jeannie, F-Troop, The Andy Griffith Show, Here's Lucy and Diff'rent Strokes. He was nominated for an Emmy Award in 1978 for Outstanding ...
YearFilmNotes1963Written by1980Writer1949–1950The Ed Wynn Show7 episodes1957–19597 episodesApr 19, 2008 · TV comedy writer Seaman Jacobs, who wrote for scores of classic TV shows including "The Addams Family" and "My Favorite Martian," died of cardiac arrest April 8 in Los Angeles. He was 96.
In his over three-hour interview, Seaman Jacobs (1912-2008) talks about getting his start as a writer by writing copy for the Brazilian Pavilion at the 1939 World's Fair. He recalls how, after getting discharged from the army, he wrote for radio personalities including Jack Paar, Bing Crosby, Ed Wynn, and Henry Morgan. He talks about making his television writing debut in 1949 on The Ed Wynn ...
Born February 25, 1912, Seaman Jacobs was a comedy writer known for providing top-notch material to such legends as Bob Hope and George Burns. In addition to getting his start on the 1949-1950 ...
Tomatometer®Audience ScoreTitleYearNo Score YetNo Score Yet1976-1978 1981No Score YetNo Score Yet1976No Score YetNo Score Yet1976No Score YetNo Score Yet1976Apr 8, 2008 · Seaman Jacobs is known as an Writer, Creator, and Story. Some of his work includes I Dream of Jeannie, The Addams Family, Diff'rent Strokes, The Love Boat, The Andy Griffith Show, The Jeffersons, Hong Kong Phooey, and Alice.
Sad to report that noted comedy writer Seaman Jacobs passed away in Los Angeles on April 8th. He was interviewed by the Archive of American Television in March of 1999 and his full 7-part interview is available online here. Click here for an obituary press release from the Writers Guild of America, West. Interview description:Full 7-part oral history interview with comedy writer Seaman Jacobs ...
