Gary Menteer Explained

Gary Menteer
Birth Name:Gary Wayne Menteer
Birth Date:21 November 1939
Birth Place:Houston, Texas, U.S.
Death Place:Rancho Mirage, California, U.S.
Occupation:Actor, director, producer, screenwriter
Years Active:1957–2003
Spouse:Joseph Cvar

Gary Wayne Menteer (November 21, 1939 – January 18, 2016) was an American actor, director, producer and screenwriter. With David W. Duclon, he was the creator of the short-lived American sitcom television series Boys Will Be Boys.

Career

In the 1960s to 1980s, Menteer appeared in television variety shows and films including Bye Bye Birdie, Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse, The Carol Burnett Show, Finian's Rainbow and Hello, Dolly!.[1]

Menteer was nominated for Primetime Emmy awards in 1985 and 1986 in the category Outstanding Children's Program for his work as producer on Punky Brewster.[2]

In 1987, Menteer created the new FOX sitcom television series Boys Will Be Boys with David W. Duclon.[3]

Death

Menteer died in January 2016 in Rancho Mirage, California, at the age of 76.[4] [5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gary Menteer, Writer, Director and Producer on TV's 'Family Matters,' Dies at 76. April 27, 2021.
  2. Web site: Gary Menteer. April 27, 2021.
  3. News: The Times-Mail from Bedford, Indiana - 17. January 14, 1988. The Times-Mail. 17.
  4. Web site: Gary Menteer, Writer, Director and Producer on TV's 'Family Matters,' Dies at 76. April 27, 2021.
  5. Web site: Gary Menteer Obituary (1939 - 2016) - Los Angeles Times. April 27, 2021.
  6. Web site: Remembering Sitcom Writer, Director and Producer Gary Menteer; HBO Comedy Returns Feb. 21. April 27, 2021.