Pugh, Madelyn (c. 1921–)
Pugh, Madelyn (c. 1921–)
American comedy writer. Name variations: Madelyn Martin; Madelyn Pugh Davis. Born Madelyn Pugh, c. 1921, in Indianapolis, IN; Indiana University, BA, 1942; married twice.
With Bob Carroll Jr., wrote the pilot episode of "I Love Lucy" (1951), then helped shape the characters of Lucy and Ricky Ricardo and Fred and Ethel Mertz for years afterward; also wrote for and created "Those Whiting Girls" (1955), "The Mothers-in-Law" (1967) and "Alice" (1976); wrote over 400 scripts. Received the Women in Film Award (1996).
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