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Tom, Dick and Harriet (1982–1983) Never the Twain (1981-1991) Full House (1985–1986) John Mortimer (2 July 1931 – 2 September 1992) [1] [2] professionally Johnnie Mortimer, was a British scriptwriter for British TV whose work, along with creative writing partner Brian Cooke, also served as inspiration for American television projects. [3]
Johnnie Mortimer (1931-1992) Johnnie Mortimer. Johnnie Mortimer's name was not widely known but he was the author of many of television's best known and most fondly remembered comedies. Television critics seldom gave him the credit his talents deserved but his success was unique. With his partner and longtime friend Brian Cooke he wrote series ...
- Johnnie Mortimer
- September 2, 1992
- July 2, 1931
Sep 4, 1992 · John Mortimer, writer, born Clare Suffolk 2 July 1931, died 2 September 1992. JOHNNIE MORTIMER's name was not widely known but he was the author of many of television's best known and most fondly ...
The sudden death of Round the Horne star Kenneth Horne at the end of series four prompted a rewrite of the material intended for series five which then found its way into Stop Messing About alongside new sketches; Round the Horne writers Johnnie Mortimer and Brian Cooke are therefore credited with series one of Stop Messing About, while series two, which was entirely original, was written by ...
Brian Cooke. Brian Cooke (born 1937) is a British comedy writer who, with co-writer Johnnie Mortimer, penned scripts for and devised many top 1970s/80s television sitcoms, including Man About the House, George and Mildred, and Robin's Nest. [1]
Johnnie Mortimer's name was not widely known but he was the author of many of television's best known and most fondly remembered comedies. Television...
Johnnie Mortimer was an English writer, known for Father, Dear Father, Never The Twain, Full House, Let There Be Love, Tom, Dick And Harriet, George & Mildred, Man About The House and Robin's Nest.
