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Coslough Johnson(1931-2023)

  • Writer
  • Producer
  • Actor
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Coslough Johnson and Inga Neilsen in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1967)
Coslough Johnson was born on 8 November 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was a writer and producer, known for Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1967), The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour (1971) and The Sonny and Cher Show (1976). He was married to Mary Jane Ferguson. He died on 23 March 2023 in California, USA.
BornNovember 8, 1931
DiedMarch 23, 2023(91)
BornNovember 8, 1931
DiedMarch 23, 2023(91)
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  • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
    • 1 win & 6 nominations total

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Known for

Dick Martin and Dan Rowan in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1967)
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
8.0
TV Series
  • Writer
Cher, Sonny Bono, and Sonny & Cher in The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour (1971)
The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour
7.1
TV Series
  • Writer
Cher, Sonny Bono, and Sonny & Cher in The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour (1971)
The Sonny and Cher Show
6.9
TV Series
  • Writer
That Girl (1966)
That Girl
7.3
TV Series
  • Writer

Credits

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Writer

  • Charlie Adler, Pat Fraley, and Ed Gilbert in BraveStarr (1987)
    BraveStarr
    7.1
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1987–1988
  • Melendy Britt in She-Ra: Princess of Power (1985)
    She-Ra: Princess of Power
    6.8
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1987
  • The Flintstone Kids (1986)
    The Flintstone Kids
    5.8
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1986–1987
  • Rocky Road (1985)
    Rocky Road
    7.3
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1985–1986
  • Voltron: Defender of the Universe (1984)
    Voltron: Defender of the Universe
    7.9
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1984
  • He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1983)
    He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
    7.5
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1983
  • Hero High (1981)
    Hero High
    7.2
    TV Series
    • written by
    • teleplay
    • 1981–1982
  • The Kid Super Power Hour with Shazam! (1981)
    The Kid Super Power Hour with Shazam!
    6.1
    TV Series
    • Writer (1981)
    • 1981–1982
  • Jim Baker, Joyce Bulifant, Leo Burmester, Polly Holliday, Stephen Keep Mills, and Geoffrey Lewis in Flo (1980)
    Flo
    5.7
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1981
  • The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show (1980)
    The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show
    7.6
    TV Series
    • written by
    • written by "segment Pest in the West"
    • 1980
  • Sport Billy (1979)
    Sport Billy
    7.1
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1979–1980
  • The New Adventures of Mighty Mouse and Heckle and Jeckle (1979)
    The New Adventures of Mighty Mouse and Heckle and Jeckle
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Writer (1979)
    • 1979–1982
  • The Mary Tyler Moore Hour (1979)
    The Mary Tyler Moore Hour
    6.2
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1979
  • Jamie Lee Curtis, John Astin, Bond Gideon, Richard Gilliland, Melinda Naud, and Dorrie Thomson in Operation Petticoat (1977)
    Operation Petticoat
    6.5
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1977
  • Cher, Sonny Bono, and Sonny & Cher in The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour (1971)
    The Sonny and Cher Show
    6.9
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1976–1977

Producer

  • Joey & Dad (1975)
    Joey & Dad
    6.1
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1975
  • The Hudson Brothers in The Hudson Brothers Razzle Dazzle Show (1974)
    The Hudson Brothers Razzle Dazzle Show
    6.7
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1974

Actor

  • Dick Martin and Dan Rowan in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1967)
    Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Fritz Farkel
    • Painting Life Guard (uncredited)
    • 1970

Personal details

  • Born
    • November 8, 1931
    • Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Died
    • March 23, 2023
    • California, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Mary Jane Ferguson1975 - March 23, 2023 (his death)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article

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  • Trivia
    Younger brother of Arte Johnson.

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