Background
Smith, Bernard Newell was born on December 21, 1914 in Goldfield, Nevada, United States. Son of Roy David and Grace May (Head) Smith.
Smith, Bernard Newell was born on December 21, 1914 in Goldfield, Nevada, United States. Son of Roy David and Grace May (Head) Smith.
Graduated from high school, San Diego.
Reporter San Diego Sun, 1932-1935. Newscaster, radio editor Los Angeles Examiner, 1935-1937. Public relations director, farm reporter Station KFI, Los Angeles, 1937-1942.
With publicity department Young and Rubicam, Hollywood, California, 1945-1947. Head writer, producer Groucho Marx television Show, 1947-1962. Writer radio show People Are Funny, 1947.
Served to sergeant United States Army, 1942-1945, European Theatre of Operations. Member Writers Guild American, Directors Guild American Clubs: Lakeside Golf (president 1959-1960) (North Hollywood, California). El Niguel Golf (Orange County, California).
Married Ruby Irwin, July 16, 1948. Children: Dennis Bernard, Lucinda Loretta.