George Burditt
Screenwriter and producer of sitcoms

Born
July 29th, 1923
101 years ago
Died
June 25th, 2013
11 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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A screenwriter and producer, major contributions included work on television sitcoms throughout the late 20th century. Created and wrote for the television series 'Three's Company', which gained significant popularity during its run. Contributed to the writing of 'The Golden Girls', another influential sitcom. Engaged in producing and writing for various other successful television shows, shaping comedic narratives of the era.
Created and wrote for 'Three's Company'
Wrote for 'The Golden Girls'
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