Susan Harris
Susan Harris
Susan Harris (née Spivak; born October 28, 1940) is an American former television writer and producer who created the Emmy Award-winning sitcoms Soap) (1977–1981) and The Golden Girls (1985–1992). Between 1975 and 1998, Harris was one of the most prolific television writers, creating 13 comedy series. In 2011, she was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame.
Life and career
The first script Harris sold was for Then Came Bronson. She then wrote for Love, American Style, All in the Family, The Partridge Family and the TV adaptation of Neil Simon's Barefoot in the Park). Her abortion episode for the Bea Arthur-starring series Maude) in the 1970s received great acclaim. She worked with Arthur again in the 1980s when Arthur took one of the lead roles in The Golden Girls.
Life and career
Harris created many television series: Fay), Soap), Loves Me, Loves Me Not), Benson), It Takes Two), The Golden Girls, Empty Nest, Nurses), Good & Evil), The Golden Palace and The Secret Lives of Men. Her most financially successful show was The Golden Girls.
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