Television writer Bernie Orenstein dies at age 95

Television comedy writer and producer Bernie Orenstein died on September 14 at the age of 95, according to Variety and Variety TV. His family confirmed his death. Crave Online reported that the acclaimed writer passed away, noting his work on classic comedy series. [1][2][3]

Variety TV reported that Orenstein frequently collaborated with his writing and producing partner Saul Turteltaub. Together, the pair wrote and produced television comedy hits in the 1970s, including The New Dick Van Dyke Show, which was a follow up to the original television series. [2]

According to Crave Online and Variety, Orenstein co-wrote That Girl and wrote for The Cosby Show. The Cosby Show was an American sitcom created by and starring Bill Cosby that aired on NBC for eight seasons from September 1984 to April 1992. The original Dick Van Dyke Show was created and produced by Carl Reiner, airing on CBS for five seasons from October 1961 to June 1966. [1][2][3][6][7]