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Jack Mendelsohn(1926-2017)

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  • Writer
  • Producer
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Jack Mendelsohn in Goolians: A Docu-Comedy (2006)
Jack Mendelsohn was born on 8 November 1926 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was a writer and producer, known for Yellow Submarine (1968), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987) and Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1967). He was married to Carole Bruce Mendelsohn. He died on 25 January 2017 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornNovember 8, 1926
DiedJanuary 25, 2017(90)
BornNovember 8, 1926
DiedJanuary 25, 2017(90)
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  • Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys
    • 1 win & 4 nominations total

Known for

Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Paul Angelis, Peter Batten, John Clive, George Harrison, Geoffrey Hughes, Lance Percival, Ringo Starr, and The Beatles in Yellow Submarine (1968)
Yellow Submarine
7.4
  • Writer
  • 1968
Greg Berg, Cam Clarke, Townsend Coleman, Barry Gordon, Rob Paulsen, and Hal Rayle in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
7.9
TV Series
  • Additional Crew
Dick Martin and Dan Rowan in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1967)
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
8.0
TV Series
  • Writer
Victor French and Kene Holiday in Carter Country (1977)
Carter Country
6.8
TV Series
  • Additional Crew

Credits

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Additional Crew

  • Greg Berg, Cam Clarke, Townsend Coleman, Barry Gordon, Rob Paulsen, and Hal Rayle in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987)
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
    7.9
    TV Series
    • story editor
    • executive story editor
    • 1988–1993
  • The New Adventures of He-Man (1990)
    The New Adventures of He-Man
    5.3
    TV Series
    • story editor
    • creative consultant
    • 1990–1991
  • James Bond Jr. (1991)
    James Bond Jr.
    6.0
    TV Series
    • story editor
    • 1991
  • Barnyard Commandos (1990)
    Barnyard Commandos
    7.5
    TV Series
    • story editor
    • 1990
  • Pretty Piggies (1990)
    Pretty Piggies
    6.5
    TV Mini Series
    • executive story editor
    • 1990
  • John Candy in Camp Candy (1989)
    Camp Candy
    6.8
    TV Series
    • story editor
    • 1989
  • Police Academy: The Animated Series (1988)
    Police Academy: The Animated Series
    5.7
    TV Series
    • story editor
    • 1988
  • The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin (1987)
    The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin
    7.3
    TV Series
    • story editor
    • 1986–1987
  • Beverly Hills Teens (1987)
    Beverly Hills Teens
    6.6
    TV Series
    • story editor
    • 1987
  • Brennan Thicke in Dennis the Menace (1986)
    Dennis the Menace
    6.2
    TV Series
    • story editor
    • 1986
  • Popples (1986)
    Popples
    6.3
    TV Series
    • story editor (1987)
    • 1986–1988
  • John Ritter, Tom Selleck, Jim Henson, Greg Berg, Barbara Billingsley, Dave Coulier, Peter Cullen, Stan Lee, Katie Leigh, Jeffrey Scott, Laurie O'Brien, Russi Taylor, Frank Welker, and Lon Zimmet in Muppet Babies (1984)
    Muppet Babies
    7.5
    TV Series
    • story consultant
    • 1984–1985
  • Ri¢hie Ri¢h (1982)
    Ri¢hie Ri¢h
    6.0
    TV Series
    • story editor
    • 1982
  • The Ri¢hie Ri¢h/Scooby-Doo Show (1980)
    The Ri¢hie Ri¢h/Scooby-Doo Show
    6.3
    TV Series
    • story editor
    • 1981
  • John Ritter, Suzanne Somers, and Joyce DeWitt in Three's Company (1976)
    Three's Company
    7.6
    TV Series
    • executive story editor
    • 1978–1979

Writer

  • Gadget and the Gadgetinis (2001)
    Gadget and the Gadgetinis
    5.2
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 2003
  • John Ritter and Grey DeLisle in Clifford the Big Red Dog (2000)
    Clifford the Big Red Dog
    6.5
    TV Series
    • written by (segment "Cyber Puppy Problems")
    • 2002
  • Mark Hamill in Zorro (1997)
    Zorro
    6.6
    TV Series
    • written by
    • Writer
    • 1997
  • Tre på toppen
    5.1
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1997
  • The Fantastic Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor (1996)
    The Fantastic Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor
    7.3
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1996–1998
  • Count DeClues' Mystery Castle (1993)
    Count DeClues' Mystery Castle
    5.4
    TV Movie
    • written by
    • 1993
  • Greg Berg, Cam Clarke, Townsend Coleman, Barry Gordon, Rob Paulsen, and Hal Rayle in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987)
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
    7.9
    TV Series
    • written by
    • executive story editor
    • 1989–1993
  • Toxic Crusaders (1991)
    Toxic Crusaders
    6.5
    TV Series
    • written by
    • Writer
    • 1991
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Turtles Awesome Easter (1991)
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Turtles Awesome Easter
    7.2
    Video
    • Writer
    • 1991
  • Barnyard Commandos (1990)
    Barnyard Commandos
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1990
  • John Candy in Camp Candy (1989)
    Camp Candy
    6.8
    TV Series
    • written by
    • developer
    • 1989–1990
  • Beverly Hills Teens (1987)
    Beverly Hills Teens
    6.6
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1987
  • Dennis the Menace (1987)
    Dennis the Menace
    4.4
    TV Movie
    • teleplay
    • 1987
  • Brennan Thicke in Dennis the Menace (1986)
    Dennis the Menace
    6.2
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1986
  • Paw Paws (1985)
    Paw Paws
    6.8
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1986

Producer

  • Shipshape (1978)
    Shipshape
    TV Special
    • producer
    • 1978
  • Victor French and Kene Holiday in Carter Country (1977)
    Carter Country
    6.8
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1977–1978

Personal details

  • Official site
    • YouTube
  • Alternative name
    • Jack Mendelson
  • Born
    • November 8, 1926
    • Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • January 25, 2017
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(lung cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Carole Bruce MendelsohnMarch 17, 1977 - January 25, 2017 (his death)
  • Children
      David Mendelsohn

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