The Sound of Young America: Alan Zweibel, Original Saturday Night Live Writer and Author

4th December 2008

Alan Zweibel is a comedy writer. He was an original writer on Saturday Night Live, helping to originate Weekend Update, and write many of Gilda Radner’s signature characters. He also co-created the groundbreaking sitcom It’s Garry Shandling’s Show with Shandling, and wrote several films and on many other television projects. He also helped Billy Crystal […]

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Alan Zweibel is a comedy writer. He was an original writer on Saturday Night Live, helping to originate Weekend Update, and write many of Gilda Radner’s signature characters. He also co-created the groundbreaking sitcom It’s Garry Shandling’s Show with Shandling, and wrote several films and on many other television projects. He also helped Billy Crystal develop the Broadway hit 700 Sundays. Most recently, he has been a producer on Curb Your Enthusiasm, working with his old friend Larry David. His new book, a collection of short pieces, is called Clothing Optional.

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