- Born
- Died
- Birth nameHerbert Supowitz
- Nickname
- Herb
- Herbert Sargent was born on July 15, 1923 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was a writer and producer, known for Saturday Night Live (1975), Lily (1973) and The Steve Allen Show (1956). He was married to Katherine LeGrand Council Mellon, Norma Crane and Geraldine Brooks. He died on May 6, 2005 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
- SpousesKatherine LeGrand Council Mellon(October 15, 1991 - May 6, 2005) (his death)Norma Crane(October 19, 1961 - ?) (divorced)Geraldine Brooks(March 8, 1958 - 1961) (divorced)
- RelativesAlvin Sargent(Sibling)
- He was a writer and producer for NBC's Saturday Night Live (1975) for 20 years; he helped create "Weekend Update". Previously, he worked on the "Tonight" show with Steve Allen and Johnny Carson. He worked on TV specials for many stars, including Bing Crosby, Milton Berle, Burt Bacharach, Paul McCartney and Lily Tomlin. He won six Emmy Awards and six Writers Guild Awards.
- Older brother of Alvin Sargent.
- President of the Writers Guild of America, East Coast, for 14 years.
- He grew up in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. After serving in the US Army in World War II, he graduated from UCLA and worked at the Circle Theater. In New York, he started out writing for radio shows.
- Created the name of the Saturday Night Live (1975) cast, "Not Ready for Prime Time Players".
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