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Hugh Clifford Stuckey (1 July 1928 – 21 June 2018) was an Australian comedy and drama screenwriter, with credits writing for television, film, radio and commercials both locally and in the United Kingdom and the US. He was also a published author, playwright, radio broadcaster, actor, and Victorian baseballer.
Having started writing for In Melbourne Tonight in 1957, he was one of Australia's first television comedy writers. He wrote for Australian productions A Country Practice, Blue Heelers, Hey Dad..!, Neighbours, and The Restless Years, and wrote various shows for stars Bert Newton, Frankie Howerd, and others. He also wrote for British shows, including The Two Ronnies, Dave Allen at Large, and The Bill, and American productions such as I Dream of Jeannie and Bewitched.
Stuckey was a life member of the Australian Writers' Guild, having been a founding member. He presided as the group's vice president for many years. He lectured at the Film and Television School and RMIT, mentoring the next generation of writers.