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Dave Freeman | |
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| Born | David Freeman 22 August 1922 Marylebone, London, United Kingdom |
| Died | 28 March 2005 (aged 82) |
| Occupation(s) | Film and television screenwriter |
| Notable work | The Benny Hill Show |
David Freeman (22 August 1922 – 28 March 2005) was a British film and television writer, working chiefly in comedy.
He was one of the first generation of writers who established television, taking over from radio, as the most popular medium for comedy. His works were known for their usage of puns and double entendre.[1]
During the small screen's Golden Age, he wrote scripts for comedians including Benny Hill, Tony Hancock, Ted Ray, Terry Scott, Spike Milligan, Eric Sykes, Peter Sellers, Charlie Drake, Arthur Askey, Sid James, Leslie Crowther, Roy Hudd, Jimmy Edwards, Tommy Cooper, Harry Worth and Frankie Howerd.[1]
- ^ a b "Dave Freeman". The Independent. 4 April 2005. Retrieved 18 November 2015.