Martin Cohan

Martin Cohan
BornMartin Paul Cohan
(1932-07-04)July 4, 1932
San Francisco, California, U.S.
DiedMay 19, 2010(2010-05-19) (aged 77)
Pacific Palisades, California, U.S.
Resting placeMount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery
OccupationTelevision producer, screenwriter
NationalityAmerican
EducationStanford University
Notable worksWho's the Boss?
RelativesRhoda Gemignani (sister)

Martin Paul Cohan[1] (July 4, 1932 – May 19, 2010), credited as Marty Cohan, was an American television producer and screenwriter. He co-created the sitcom Who's the Boss?, which aired on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) from 1984 to 1992, with business partner Blake Hunter.[2] Cohan is also credited with creating Silver Spoons, which ran on the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) from 1982 to 1987 and launched the career of actor Ricky Schroder.[3]

  1. ^ Fawthrop, Wendy Jaolnen (September–October 2010). "Sitcom Creator". Stanford Magazine.
  2. ^ "Passings: Martin Cohan, David Durston". Los Angeles Times. May 22, 2010. Retrieved August 27, 2018.
  3. ^ Dore, Shalini (May 20, 2010). "Sitcom scribe Martin Cohan dies: Creator of 'Silver Spoons,' 'Who's the Boss?" was 77". Variety. Retrieved June 20, 2010.