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American screenwriter and producer
Larry Tucker (June 23, 1934 – April 1, 2001) was an American film and television writer, producer, and occasional actor. He wrote the comedy Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969) with Paul Mazursky, for which they were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.[1]
Tucker was from Philadelphia and began his career with humourist Mort Sahl at San Francisco's Hungry i club. After The Hungry I, Tucker became a television writer, working on The Danny Kaye Show.[1] Tucker acted in the films Blast of Silence (1961), Advise and Consent (1962), Shock Corridor (1963) and Angels Hard as They Come (1971).[2]
Tucker and Mazursky were also responsible for the development and production of The Monkees eponymous television series and the 1968 romantic comedy I Love You, Alice B. Toklas!, which starred Peter Sellers.[1] In the early 1980s Tucker was executive producer and one of the writers of the sitcom Jennifer Slept Here (1983), Mr. Merlin (1981–82), Teachers Only (1982–83) and Stir Crazy (1985).[1][2]
Tucker died of complications from multiple sclerosis and cancer in 2001.[1]
Year Title Role Notes 1966 The Monkees Dr. Turner S1:E10, "The Monkees"Awards for Larry Tucker
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