Herb Sargent

Herbert Sargent (born Supowitz; July 15, 1923 – May 6, 2005) was an American television writer, a producer for such comedy shows as The Tonight Show and Saturday Night Live, and a screenwriter (Bye Bye Braverman). During his tenure at Saturday Night Live, he and Chevy Chase created Weekend Update, the longest-running sketch in the show's history, and one of the longest-running sketches on television.

Herb Sargent
Born
Herbert Supowitz

July 15, 1923
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedMay 6, 2005(2005-05-06) (aged 81)
New York City, NY, U.S.
Alma mater
  • Penn State University
  • University of California, Los Angeles
Occupation(s)Television writer, producer, screenwriter
Spouses
Zalotta Rosenberg
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(m. 1946; ann. 1947)​
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    (m. 1958; div. 1961)​
    • Norma Crane
      (m. 1961; div. 19??)
    Katherine LeGrand Council Mellon
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    (m. 1991)​
    RelativesAlvin Sargent (brother)
    Military career
    Allegiance United States
    Service/branch  United States Army Air Forces
    UnitAir Transport Command
    Battles/warsWorld War II
    • Pacific Theater
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