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Related: R.I.P. Alan Kirschenbaum
Related: CBS On The Passing Of Alan Kirschenbaum
The Hollywood TV community is struggling to come to grips with the sudden death of veteran comedy writer-producer Alan Kirschenbaum. Few knew him better than Greg Garcia. The two co-created/executive produced the CBS comedy series Yes, Dear and pilot Fugly, and Garcia also brought in Kirschenbaum to work on his series My Name Is Earl and Raising Hope. But above all, the two were close friends. Here is what Garcia shared with us about his late friend (the images are from the set of Yes, Dear, featuring Kirschenbaum and Garcia alongside series star Mike O’Malley:
This was who Alan was. Always making me laugh harder than anyone else could. I hope somewhere Alan is telling a joke and God is doing a spit take but for those of us he left behind, we’re devastated.
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Greg, just as much a stand up guy as was Alan, has it right.
The man upstairs is doing a spit take.
I am so saddened by our loss of Alan!
Mitch
GODS please BLESS him as he blessed al us!!
I worked with Alan in the early days on “Down the Shore” and he was the definition of mensch. I hope he has found peace.
Alan and I met on the picket line during the 87 writers strike, then he helped me land my first job in LA on Dear John. We worked together for the next few years. He was always the old school, old comedy soul, and we connected as Freddy and Esther wer both stand ups. Wow, Alan. God Bless your dear heart.
Rest in peace – a true talent.
I worked with Alan on Dear John, Anything But Love, Baby Talk pilot and Down the Shore. So many wonderful years with such a funny, compassionate and great friend. This is unbelievable. Alan was just simply so filled with life. I remember when he was planning on proposing to Vicki. And I remember when they were pregnant with Molly. He told me that the birth of his daughter was the greatest moment of his life. He was a man who truly loved his family. Such a horrible loss for all. I will truly miss you my dear friend.
Alan was my boss for 6 years on Yes dear, and he was very good to me. Always very generous with his time and advise. He had the best laugh I’ve ever heard, and I will miss him always. RIP. Ringy
Alan is a fine gentleman with tremendous integrity and a fondness for friendship. None enjoyed a good belly laugh more than Alan and he gave them out too. A kind, caring man who seemed to love everyone. We worked together on Dear John, Baby Talk and a few other Ed. Weinberger projects and Alan always gave his best. Alan was there for me many years later, as I moved along in my career.. Alan took time to read my works, hear my pitches and give me his wonderful and useful feedback. I was supposed to work with him again. That he spent a sad second in his life feels so unfair for such a seemingly happy and giving soul. Alan was my friend and I will miss him immensely. RIP, Big A!
Darice Rollins
Alan’s wife Vicki Juditz and I were acting colleagues and friends in NYC before she married Alan and moved with him to LA and had their wonderful daughter Molly. My family and I are devastated for Vicki, Molly and Alan’s extended family, and send them our love and support.