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Spike Feresten

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Spike Feresten Fast Facts:

Was evicted from his college dorm for dropping fluorescent light bulbs out of a window for fun. He later decided to pursue a career in comedy writing after seeing David Letterman perform the same stunt on his show.
Passed jokes to Dennis Miller while working as a receptionist for Saturday Night Live.
Earned the nickname Spike while at SNL due to his spiky hair.
Wrote for David Letterman for five years.
Penned "The Soup Nazi" episode of Seinfeld.

Spike Feresten Relationships:
Erika Marie Gabaldon Feresten - Wife
Jack Henry Feresten - Son
Mary Jo Feresten - Mother
Michael Feresten - Father
Spike Feresten Awards:
1997 Emmy: Outstanding Comedy Series - Nominee
1998 Emmy: Outstanding Comedy Series - Nominee
1992 Emmy: Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Variety or Music Program - Nominee
1993 Emmy: Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Variety or Music Program - Nominee
1994 Emmy: Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Variety or Music Program - Nominee
1995 Emmy: Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Variety or Music Program - Nominee
1996 Emmy: Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series - Nominee
1991 Emmy: Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program - Nominee
College:
Attended Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA