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American director, screenwriter, and stage manager (1933–2020)
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Born | (1933-01-24)January 24, 1933
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Died | April 6, 2020(2020-04-06) (aged 87)
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Occupation(s) | Director, screenwriter |
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Years active | 1966–1988 |
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Roger Beatty (January 24, 1933 – April 6, 2020) was an American
director and
screenwriter.
After serving in the
US Coast Guard for three years, Beatty began his television career in 1956, working on
The Bing Crosby Show. He later worked on
The Danny Kaye Show,
Insight and
The Red Skelton Hour. Beatty made his directorial debut on
The Carol Burnett Show as an associate director. He also wrote for the show throughout its run,
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[2] winning five
Primetime Emmy Awards for his writing on the show.
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Later in his career Beatty directed the
television film Of Thee I Sing, with
Dave Powers and Dick Hall. Beatty retired in 1988, last directing on the television series
Mama's Family.[
citation needed]
Beatty died in April 2020 of
prostate cancer at his home in
Palm Desert, California, at the age of 87.
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References
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"Roger Beatty, Emmy-winning writer on 'Carol Burnett show,' dies in Palm Desert at 87".
The Desert Sun. April 18, 2020. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
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^ Barnes, Mike (April 18, 2020).
"Roger Beatty, Emmy-Winning Writer on 'The Carol Burnett Show,' Dies at 87".
The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
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"Roger Beatty".
Television Academy. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
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"Roger Beatty, Emmy-Winning Writer on 'The Carol Burnett Show,' Dies at 87". thelifeandtimesofhollywood.com. April 20, 2021. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
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^ Rossi, Rosemary (April 18, 2020).
"Roger Beatty, Emmy-Winning Writer of 'The Carol Burnett Show,' Dies at 87".
TheWrap. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
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^ Bennett, Anita (April 18, 2020).
"Roger Beatty Dies: Emmy-Winning 'Carol Burnett Show' Writer Was 87".
Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
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