Martin Cohan
American television director, producer and writer (1932-2010)
Martin Paul Cohan (July 4, 1932 – May 19, 2010), credited as Marty Cohan, was an American television producer and screenwriter. He co-created the sitcom Who's the Boss?, which aired on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) from 1984 to 1992, with business partner Blake Hunter. Cohan is also credited with creating Silver Spoons, which ran on the National Broadcasting Company NBC from September 25, 1982, to May 11, 1986, and in first-run syndication from September 27, 1986, to May 30, 1987 and launched the career of actor Ricky Schroder.
Biography
Early life
Cohan was born in San Francisco, California, on July 4, 1932. He graduated from Lowell High School before attending Stanford University as a pre-law major. He worked several jobs to put himself through school, suffering injuries that required back surgery. After the surgery, he changed his major to drama. He received a bachelor's degree in theater arts in 1955.
Career
Cohan began working as a stage manager and assistant director at ABC after his graduation from Stanford University. He worked in film and documentaries during this stage in his career, including the 1970 film, Catch-22, directed by Mike Nichols.
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