David Davis (TV producer)

David Davis
Born(1936-08-05)August 5, 1936
DiedNovember 4, 2022(2022-11-04) (aged 86)
Alma materUniversity of California
Occupation(s)Television producer, television writer
Years active1962–1994
Notable workThe Bob Newhart Show
Taxi
Spouse
Joann Leeson
(div. 1972)
PartnerJulie Kavner (1976–2022)
Children2

David Davis (August 5, 1936 – November 4, 2022) was an American television producer and television writer. He co-created the sitcoms The Bob Newhart Show (with Lorenzo Music) and Taxi (with James L. Brooks, Stan Daniels, and Ed. Weinberger). He also wrote, produced, and developed the sitcom Rhoda, co-starring his partner Julie Kavner. He also wrote and produced The Mary Tyler Moore Show, off of which Rhoda was spun.[1] In 1979, he won a Primetime Emmy Award for his producing work on Taxi.[2]

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  2. ^ "Primetime Emmy® Award Database". Emmys.com. Retrieved 2013-03-08.