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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.
- Screenwriter, magazine editor
- Humor
- 1965–1980
- Kathryn Walker (?–1980, his death)
Jan 25, 2018 · Douglas Kenney was a co-founder of National Lampoon and a co-writer of Animal House and Caddyshack. He died in 1980 after falling or jumping from a cliff in Hawaii, while on a supposed detox trip with Chevy Chase.
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- Michael Kaplan
Douglas Kenney was a writer, actor and producer of comedy and satire. He co-founded the National Lampoon magazine and the National Lampoon Radio Hour, and wrote and/or produced many popular films and TV shows, such as Animal House, Caddyshack and Delta House. He died in a fall from a cliff in 1980.
- January 1, 1
- West Palm Beach, Florida, USA
- January 1, 1
- Kauai, Hawaii, USA
Douglas Kenney was a comedy writer and co-founder of the National Lampoon magazine and radio show. He wrote books, movies and articles that parodied and satirized popular culture, politics and literature.
- December 10, 1946
- August 27, 1980
Dec 10, 2021 · Learn about the life and legacy of Doug Kenney, the original editor and co-founder of National Lampoon magazine and co-writer of Animal House and Caddyshack, who was possibly the funniest American satirist of all time. Read his stories, quotes, and influence on comedy culture and the satire genre.
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Apr 28, 2021 · Doug Kenney was a driving force behind National Lampoon magazine and its cocaine-fueled movies. His real life was less than hilarious. By Robert Sam Anson Published: Apr 28, 2021 9:57 AM EST....
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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