Jerry Howard Winnick

Background

Winnick, Jerry Howard was born on March 5, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Louis and Sophie (Weinstein) Winnick.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Journalism, University of Illinois, 1959.

Career

Staff writer, The Tonight Show, New York City, 1968; staff writer, Kraft Music Hall, New York City, 1969; stand-up comedian, The Comedy Store, Hollywood, California, 1974-1983; stand-up comedian, Don Kirshner's Rock Concert, 1980; staff writer, Tony Orlando and Dawn Show, Hollywood, 1975; staff writer, Perry Como's Christmas in Mexico, Hollywood, 1975; freelance television writer, The Love Boat, Hollywood, 1977-1982; freelance television writer, Alice, One Day at a Time, Hollywood, 1978; freelance television writer, The Baxters, 1979; freelance television writer, Diff'rent Strokes, Hollywood, 1979-1983; freelance television writer, One in a Million, 1980; freelance television writer, Too Close for Comfort, 1981; freelance television writer, Finder of Lost Loves, Hollywood, 1984; freelance television writer, Small Wonder, 1985; freelance television writer, You Can't Take it with You, Bustin' Loose, 1987; freelance television writer, Highway to Heaven, 1988; freelance television writer, comedian, public speaker, Hollywood, since 1984.

Achievements

• Jerry Howard Winnick has been listed as a notable professional speaker, television writer, comedian by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Writers Guild American West, National Speakers Association.

Interests

• Avocations: walking on the beach, family activities.

Connections

Married Harriet Krone, June 20, 1960. Children: Michael, Marc and Jonathan (twins).

Father:

Louis Winnick

Mother:

Sophie (Weinstein) Winnick

Spouse:

Harriet Krone

child:

Marc and Jonathan Winnick (twins)

child:

Michael Winnick