Comedy writer David Davis known for co-creating 'Bob Newhart Show' passes away at 86

Updated On: 06 November, 2022 09:16 AM IST | Washington | ANI

Following his retirement from writing in 1979, Davis served as a consultant on a number of TV and movie productions, including the ABC TV series 'Phenom' and renowned films like 1987's 'Broadcast News' and the 1983 Oscar-winning 'Terms of Endearment'

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Comedy writer David Davis, who co-created the indelible ensemble comedies 'The Bob Newhart Show' and 'Taxi,' passed away at 86 on November 4 in Los Angeles.

According to Variety, Davis' death was confirmed Saturday by his daughter, Samantha Davis-Friedman. Survivors also include his wife of many decades, 'Rhoda' star Julie Kavner, now best known as the voice of Marge Simpson.