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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.
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- 61(age at death)
- England
- 2 July, 1931
- 2 September, 1992
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 ...
Johnnie Mortimer. Writer: Never the Twain. 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.
- Johnnie Mortimer
- September 2, 1992
- July 2, 1931
John Mortimer, born in Clare, (2 July 1931 – 2 September 1992) 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.
Man About the House: Created by Brian Cooke, Johnnie Mortimer. With Richard O'Sullivan, Paula Wilcox, Sally Thomsett, Yootha Joyce. Sitcom exploring the trials and tribulations created by one man and two women flat-sharing in the 70s.
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.
