Background
Born and raised in Philadelphia, the only son of a Jewish butcher, Education
screenwriter television producer
Born and raised in Philadelphia, the only son of a Jewish butcher, Education
Columbia University.
Weinberger began his television career after he dropped out of Columbia University, writing for such stand-up comedians as Dick Gregory, Richard Pryor, and Bill Cosby. His first job in television was writing for The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. He also wrote for The Bob Hope Special, The Bill Cosby Show, and Dean Martin Variety Hour.
Weinberger, along with James L. Brooks, David Davis, Allan Burns, and Stan Daniels, formed the core of Media Technology Monitor Enterprises.
In 1977, they left for Paramount Pictures and started the John Charles Walters Company. Weinberger also played Mr.
Walters in the logo. The series Taxi was created the following year.
He also wrote and co-created The Cosby Show, which was on for 8 years. Weinberger went on to create and executive produce several other sitcoms, including Amen, Dear John, Baby Talk, and Sparks.
He has been married to television actress Carlene Watkins since 1984. Weinberger explained in 2000 that he began using the transcript when he was eight years old, admitting that "it"s an affectation that"s gotten out of hand.".