Jan 3, 2023
Today on the Rarified Heir Podcast, we have an encore episode with Broadway producer Doug Denoff, whose father, Sam Denoff was one of the greatest comedy writers of his generation. Originally part of the famed comedy writing team Persky/Denoff with the equally genius Bill Persky, Stan Denoff worked on some of the most beloved sitcoms of the latter half of the 20th century including The Dick Van Dyke Show, That Girl along with Andy Williams specials, McHale’s Navy and much more.
We spoke to Doug about his father’s start in radio in New York, his move to California, his Emmy awards, his career as a writer after Persky/Denoff ended and much more. We also talked about Doug’s career in the entertainment business and he helped us understand the ins/outs of Broadway backers, producers and his current projects. Moreover we talk about long lost Los Angeles restaurants, the love of Nate N’ Al’s deli and the ‘small town’ of Beverly Hills of his youth. If the Hollywood Canteen, Carl Reiner’s favorite meal and insider stories about sitcoms of the 60s appeal to you, you will want to listen to this episode of the Rarified Heir Podcast.