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MichaelKeith · 03-07-2007, 12:30 PM

I believe this was one of the best-written sitcoms ever. Too bad it doesn't get rerun on tv or released on dvd. Michael

gidgetgrape · 03-08-2007, 11:26 PM

I agree! Imdb.com lists Terry Ryan as the sole writer of the show. Were there other writers?

MichaelKeith · 03-13-2007, 08:38 AM

I'm not sure if there were other writers, but Nat Hiken was a big creative force behind the show and you'll see his name all over the credits.

gidgetgrape · 03-15-2007, 01:43 AM

Thanks for the information.

TV Knowledge Fan · 04-10-2007, 12:56 PM

...there were a regular stable of writers who worked with Nat Hiken, who guided the series primarily during the first season [as writer/director as well as producer], and "eased off" during the second. Some of them worked with him on "THE PHIL SILVERS SHOW", others were just starting out in the business. Nat KNEW talent- and that's why very few of the show's episodes were "duds".

comedyfreak · 04-10-2007, 05:35 PM

I just purchased a dvd set of the show with all 60 episodes, can't wait til they come in. I got them from iOffer.com

comedyfreak · 04-19-2007, 04:02 AM

I just got them in, what a great comedy!

03-07-2007, 12:30 PM	#1
MichaelKeith Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 01, 2007 Posts: 1,139	One of the best written sitcoms - Car 54 I believe this was one of the best-written sitcoms ever. Too bad it doesn't get rerun on tv or released on dvd. Michael

04-10-2007, 12:56 PM	#5
TV Knowledge Fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 29, 2006 Location: Long Branch, N.J. Posts: 2,577	Make no mistake... ...there were a regular stable of writers who worked with Nat Hiken, who guided the series primarily during the first season [as writer/director as well as producer], and "eased off" during the second. Some of them worked with him on "THE PHIL SILVERS SHOW", others were just starting out in the business. Nat KNEW talent- and that's why very few of the show's episodes were "duds".

04-10-2007, 05:35 PM	#6
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03-08-2007, 11:26 PM	#2
gidgetgrape Forever Gidget Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,503	I agree! Imdb.com lists Terry Ryan as the sole writer of the show. Were there other writers?

03-13-2007, 08:38 AM	#3
MichaelKeith Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 01, 2007 Posts: 1,139	I'm not sure if there were other writers, but Nat Hiken was a big creative force behind the show and you'll see his name all over the credits.

03-15-2007, 01:43 AM	#4
gidgetgrape Forever Gidget Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,503	Thanks for the information.

04-19-2007, 04:02 AM	#7
comedyfreak Cheers! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 14, 2005 Location: Sunny California Posts: 11,058	I just got them in, what a great comedy!