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Terry Ryan(1922-2001)

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  • Director
  • Additional Crew
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Terry Ryan was born on 26 November 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Terry was a writer and director, known for The Phil Silvers Show (1955), Car 54, Where Are You? (1961) and My Favorite Martian (1963). Terry was married to Maren Ryan. Terry died on 5 May 2001 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornNovember 26, 1922
DiedMay 5, 2001(78)
BornNovember 26, 1922
DiedMay 5, 2001(78)
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  • Won 2 Primetime Emmys
    • 2 wins & 1 nomination total

Known for

The Phil Silvers Show (1955)
The Phil Silvers Show
8.4
TV Series
  • Writer
Car 54, Where Are You? (1961)
Car 54, Where Are You?
7.7
TV Series
  • Writer
My Favorite Martian (1963)
My Favorite Martian
7.2
TV Series
  • Writer
Pat Klous, Connie Sellecca, and Kathryn Witt in Flying High (1978)
Flying High
6.6
TV Series
  • Writer

Credits

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Writer



  • Pat Klous, Connie Sellecca, and Kathryn Witt in Flying High (1978)
    Flying High
    6.6
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1978
  • James Pritchett in The Doctors (1963)
    The Doctors
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1975
  • Wait Till Your Father Gets Home (1972)
    Wait Till Your Father Gets Home
    7.6
    TV Series
    • story
    • 1972–1974
  • Stuart Margolin and Julie Newmar in Love, American Style (1969)
    Love, American Style
    6.8
    TV Series
    • written by
    • Writer (segment "Love and the Swinging Philosophy")
    • 1969–1972
  • Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers, Carroll O'Connor, and Jean Stapleton in All in the Family (1971)
    All in the Family
    8.4
    TV Series
    • story by
    • 1972
  • Redd Foxx and Demond Wilson in Sanford and Son (1972)
    Sanford and Son
    7.9
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1972
  • Fred Astaire and Barrie Chase in The Hollywood Palace (1964)
    The Hollywood Palace
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Mr. Caesar's sketch written by
    • 1966
  • Jackie Gleason, Art Carney, Jane Kean, and Sheila MacRae in The Jackie Gleason Show (1966)
    The Jackie Gleason Show
    7.9
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1966
  • Brooke Adams, Brian Corcoran, Joel Davison, and Burl Ives in O.K. Crackerby! (1965)
    O.K. Crackerby!
    7.0
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1965
  • My Favorite Martian (1963)
    My Favorite Martian
    7.2
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1963
  • The Sid Caesar Show (1963)
    The Sid Caesar Show
    6.1
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1963–1964
  • Car 54, Where Are You? (1961)
    Car 54, Where Are You?
    7.7
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1961–1963
  • Jackie Gleason: American Scene Magazine (1962)
    Jackie Gleason: American Scene Magazine
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1962–1966
  • Bob Denver and Dwayne Hickman in The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959)
    The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
    7.7
    TV Series
    • teleplay
    • story
    • 1960–1961
  • Peter Loves Mary (1960)
    Peter Loves Mary
    5.5
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • teleplay & story
    • story ...
    • 1960–1961

Director



  • Boyce Goes West
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1984

Additional Crew



  • The Betty Hutton Show (1959)
    The Betty Hutton Show
    6.5
    TV Series
    • story consultant
    • 1960

Personal details

  • Born
    • November 26, 1922
    • Cleveland, Ohio, USA
  • Died
    • May 5, 2001
    • New York City, New York, USA(congestive heart failure)
  • Spouse
    • Maren Ryan1951 - May 5, 2001 (his death, 2 children)
  • Other works
    New Faces of 1956 (1956). Musical comedy/revue. "Stars in the Rough," "Steady Edna," "Darts" sketches by Paul Lynde. "The Broken Kimona" sketch by Richard Maury. "A Canful of Trash" sketch by Louis Botto. "Madame Interpreter" sketch by Neil Simon and Danny Simon. "Twenty Years in the Blackboard Jungle" sketch by Terry Ryan and Barry E. Blitzer. Music by Dean Fuller ("One Perfect Moment," "Isn't She Lovely," "Scratch My Back," "This is Quite a Perfect Night," "Mustapha...," "She's Got Everything") and John Rox. Lyrics by Marshall Barer ("One Perfect Moment," "Isn't She Lovely," "Scratch My Back," "This is Quite a Perfect Night." "Mustapha ..." "She's Got Everything"). Music for "The Washingtons Are Doin' Okay" by Michael Brown. Lyrics for "The Washingtons Are Doin' Okay" by Michael Brown. Lyrics ("Tell Her," "A Doll's House," "Don't Wait...," "Boy Most Likely...," "White Witch") by June Carroll. Music ("Tell Her," "A Doll's House," "Don't Wait...," "Boy Most Likely...," "White Witch") by Arthur Siegel. Music for "Hurry," "April in Fairbanks," "Rouge" by Murray Grand. Music for "The Greatest Invention" by Matt Dubey and Sid Silvers. Music for "What Does Dream Mean?" and "The Greatest Invention" by Harold Karr. Lyrics for "What Does Dream Mean?" and "The Greatest Invention" by Matt Dubey. Music and lyrics for "Girls 'n' Girls 'n' Girls" by Irvin Graham. Opening number music and lyrics by Ronny Graham. Music and lyrics for "I Could Love Him" and "Talent" by Paul Nassau. Music for "One Perfect Moment" by Leslie Julian-Jones. Lyrics for "Hurry" by Elisse Boyd. Lyrics for "The Broken Kimona" by Richard Maury. Music for "The Broken Kimona" by Robert W. Stringer. Lyrics for "The Greatest Invention" by Harold Karr and Sid Silvers. Music orchestrated by Ted Royal, Albert Sendrey and Joe Glover. Musical Director: Jay Blackton. Conceived by Leonard Sillman. Production Supervised by Leonard Sillman. Musical Numbers Staged and Directed by David Tihmar. Scenic Design by Peter Larkin. Costume Design by Thomas Becher. Lighting Design by Peggy Clark. Sketches directed by Paul Lynde. Ethel Barrymore Theatre: 14 Jun 1956- 22 Dec 1956 (220 performances). Cast: Franca Baldwin, Suzanne Bernard, Jane Connell, Billie Hayes, Johnny Haymer, Tiger Haynes [Broadway debut], Ann Henry, T.C. Jones, John Laverty, Virginia Martin, Bill McCutcheon, John Reardon, Amru Sani, Bob Shaver, Jimmy Sisco, Maggie Smith, Dana Sosa, Rod Strong, Inga Swenson [Broadway debut]. Understudies: Shellie Farrell, Paula Lloyd, Bill Mullikin, Alice Nunn, Bill O'Brien, Jack Parker, Jack Payne, Tom Roland, Ruth Tarson, Patti Williams. Note: Musical Director [assumed duties during production run]: Anton Coppola. Produced by Leonard Sillman and John Roberts. Produced in association with Yvette Schumer.

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