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When looking over Perret’s body of work, the word “Emmy” caught the selection committee’s attention. During his distinguished writing career, he earned three victories in the Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series for his role with “The Carol Burnett Show” with the last triumph coming in 1978. The Point Breeze native moved to Los Angeles in ’69 to work on a variety show and ended up signing on as legendary entertainer Bob Hope’s head writer. The duo continued working together up until Hope’s retirement.
The former resident of the 2200 block of Sigel Street, who attended St. Edmond, also worked on several other popular television sitcoms including “Welcome Back, Kotter” that featured a very young John Travolta as Vinnie Barbarino and “Three’s Company.” While he may have stepped away from the small screen, he is still enjoying life in the Golden State with wife Joanne, a fellow St. Edmond grad. The couple will be celebrating its 55th anniversary this year.
Contact Editor Bill Gelman at bgelman@southphillyreview.com or ext. 121.
The South Philadelphia Walk of Fame 2013 inductees
/ Marian Anderson / Paul Arizin / Frankie Avalon / Joey Bishop / John Chaney /
/ James Darren / Angelo Dundee / Fabian / Larry Fine / Eddie Fisher /
/ Kenny Gamble / Frank Gasparro / Joey Giardello / Stephen Girard / Sherman Hemsley /
/ Irvin Kershner / Jack Klugman / Eddie Lang / Mario Lanza / Rob McElhenney /
/ Joe Medeiros / Earl "The Pearl" Monroe / Nathan Morris / Michelle Nader / Gene Perret /
/ Frank Rizzo / Bobby Rydell / Lisa Scottoline / Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter / Anna Verna /
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