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Writer to the Stars

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

From writing gags for Bob Hope to creating the tragicomic world of MASH, Larry Gelbart has kept us laughing for years. Mark Lawson looks back at the long career of one of Hollywood's finest writers. With contributions from Mel Brooks, Barry Levinson and Sid Caesar.

Contributors

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Bob Hope
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Larry Gelbart
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Mark Lawson
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Mel Brooks
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Barry Levinson
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Sid Caesar.
Producer:
Mark Rickards
Source: Radio Times

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