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Herb Sargent

American screenwriter (1923-2005) · United States · Writers · Died at 81

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Herbert Sargent was an American television writer, a producer for such comedy shows as The Tonight Show and Saturday Night Live, and a screenwriter.

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Awards

Writers Guild of America Award

Emmy Award

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Spouse: Norma Crane

About this person

Herbert Sargent was an American television writer, a producer for such comedy shows as The Tonight Show and Saturday Night Live, and a screenwriter. During his tenure at Saturday Night Live, he and Chevy Chase created Weekend Update, the longest-running sketch in the show's history, and one of the longest-running sketches on television.

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Country

United States