Sitcom Writer Monica Johnson 1956-2010 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 11-02-2010, 06:58 PM

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Screenwriter Monica Johnson — who co-wrote Modern Romance, Real Life, and Lost In America with Albert Brooks — passed away in Los Angeles after a battle with esophageal cancer, Deadline reports. She was 54 years old.

Along with writing films like The Muse and Mother, the award-winning screenwriter also worked with The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Laverne and Shirley, and served as a consultant on It’s Garry Shandling’s Show.

Brooks issued the following statement regarding Johnson: “Monica Johnson was an extraordinary person. Funny, smart, and so much fun to work with. The world has lost a great sense of humor.

Marvo301 · 11-02-2010, 07:08 PM

Monica Johnson

Retro4Life · 11-02-2010, 08:15 PM

Brooks' comedies are some of my all time favorites and obviously Ms. Johnson played a big role in their success.

and thanks.

catlover79 · 11-02-2010, 08:17 PM

70s show watcher · 11-03-2010, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Retro4Life

Brooks' comedies are some of my all time favorites and obviously Ms. Johnson played a big role in their success.

and thanks.

i thought lost in america was a very funny movie

11-02-2010, 06:58 PM	#1
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11-02-2010, 07:08 PM	#2
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11-02-2010, 08:15 PM	#3
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