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Nat Hiken (1914-1968)

Alias:
Nathan S. Hiken

Birthplace:
Chicago, Illinois, USA

Born:
June 23, 1914

Died:
December 7, 1968

Biography from TheMovieDB

Nat Hiken was an American radio and television writer, producer, and songwriter, renowned for his contributions to early television comedy. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he began his career in radio, writing for shows like The Grouch Club and The Fred Allen Show. Transitioning to television, Hiken created and wrote for The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959) and Car 54, Where Are You? (1961–1963), both of which became iconic series. His work was noted for its sharp wit, character-driven humor, and satirical take on institutions like the military and police. Hiken's innovative approach to comedy has influenced generations of television writers and producers.

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Film Production

Director:
1969  The Love God?

Original Story:
1938  The Great Library Misery
1969  The Love God?

Producer:
1938  The Great Library Misery
1960  The Slowest Gun in the West
1969  The Love God?

Screenplay:
1938  The Great Library Misery
1939  Slapsie Maxie's
1941  Cliff Edwards and His Buckaroos
1960  The Slowest Gun in the West
1969  The Love God?

Story:
1938  The Great Library Misery
1939  Slapsie Maxie's
1941  Cliff Edwards and His Buckaroos
1960  The Slowest Gun in the West
1969  The Love God?

Writer:
1938  The Great Library Misery
1939  Slapsie Maxie's
1941  Cliff Edwards and His Buckaroos
1960  The Slowest Gun in the West
1966  Carol + 2
1969  The Love God?

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TV Production

Creator:
1955  The Phil Silvers Show
1961  Car 54, Where Are You?

Producer:
1955  The Phil Silvers Show
1961  Car 54, Where Are You?

Writer:
1955  The Phil Silvers Show
1961  Car 54, Where Are You?

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