Norman Steinberg

June 6, 1939

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Norman Steinberg was in his early thirties when his writing first attracted notice through his work on "The Flip Wilson Show", a weekly sketch-comedy variety hour. The Brooklyn-born Steinberg, who had earned a law degree prior to pursuing a career in the entertainment field, next teamed up with a host of writers for the 1974 comedy "Blazing Saddles." Steinberg’s next major project was the acclaimed 1982 film "My Favorite Year." Steinberg wrote a script with Dennis Palumbo that revolves around the appearance of Peter O’Toole’s Errol Flynn-like character on a variety show during the early 1950s. Steinberg’s screenwriting talents had less success that same year with the movie "Yes, Giorgio." The film was a romantic comedy starring Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti in his first screen role. Steinberg later co-authored the 1984 Michael Keaton film "Johnny Dangerously" with several others before returning to the television medium. He is credited as a writer for the 1989 - 1991 CBS medical spoof "Doctor, Doctor", starring Matt Frewer, which he also directed and produced. Steinberg again served as writer and producer for the 1991 CBS sitcom "Teech", in which an African American music teacher takes a job at a tony private school. Steinberg returned to the silver screen with "Funny about Love", released in 1990. The movie was directed by Leonard Nimoy and starred Gene Wilder and Christine Lahti.

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Background

Norman Steinberg was born on June 6, 1939, in Brooklyn, New York, United States, into the family of Morris Alex and Lillian May Steinberg.

Education

In 1961 Norman received Bachelor of Arts at the University of Maryland, and then he earned Bachelor of Laws at the University of Pittsburgh in 1964.

Education period of Norman Steinberg in University of Pittsburgh

Career

Norman Steinberg was in his early thirties when his writing first attracted notice through his work on "The Flip Wilson Show", a weekly sketch-comedy variety hour. The Brooklyn-born Steinberg, who had earned a law degree prior to pursuing a career in the entertainment field, next teamed up with a host of writers for the 1974 comedy "Blazing Saddles."

Steinberg’s next major project was the acclaimed 1982 film "My Favorite Year." Steinberg wrote a script with Dennis Palumbo that revolves around the appearance of Peter O’Toole’s Errol Flynn-like character on a variety show during the early 1950s. Steinberg’s screenwriting talents had less success that same year with the movie "Yes, Giorgio." The film was a romantic comedy starring Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti in his first screen role. Steinberg later co-authored the 1984 Michael Keaton film "Johnny Dangerously" with several others before returning to the television medium. He is credited as a writer for the 1989 - 1991 CBS medical spoof "Doctor, Doctor", starring Matt Frewer, which he also directed and produced. Steinberg again served as writer and producer for the 1991 CBS sitcom "Teech", in which an African American music teacher takes a job at a tony private school.

Steinberg returned to the silver screen with "Funny about Love", released in 1990. The movie was directed by Leonard Nimoy and starred Gene Wilder and Christine Lahti.

Achievements

In 1971 Norman received Emmy Award for outstanding writing achievement in a variety or music series for "The Flip Wilson Show."

Works

Funny About Love: Gene Wilder, Christine Lahti, Mary Stuart Masterson, Robert Prosky: Amazon Digital Services LLC Funny About Love: Gene Wilder, Christine Lahti, Mary Stuart Masterson, Robert Prosky: Amazon Digital Services LLC

book
- My Favorite Year 1981
- Yes, Giorgio 1981
screenplay

Membership

Writers Guild of America
Directors Guild of America
Screen Actors Guild

Connections

On October 8, 1977 Norman married an interior designer Bonnie Strock.

Father:: Morris Alex Steinberg
Mother:: Lillian May Steinberg
Spouse:: Bonnie Strock

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