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Mel Tolkin Biography

Profession Writer, Producer, Soundtrack, Music department, Script department

Awards

1956Primetime Emmy-Best Comedy Writing: nominated
1957Primetime Emmy-Best Comedy Writing - Variety or Situation Comedy: nominated
1958Primetime Emmy-Best Comedy Writing: nominated
1964Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing Achievement in Comedy or Variety: nominated
1977Humanitas Prize-30 Minute Network or Syndicated Television: nominated
1977WGA Award (TV)-Episodic Comedy: nominated
1978Humanitas Prize-30 Minute Network or Syndicated Television: winner
1978Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series: nominated
1978WGA Award (TV)-Episodic Comedy: winner
1982Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated