About
Harvey was born as Harvey Skolnik. He grew up in Plainfield, New Jersey. Harvey started his career in New York City as comedian Sandy Baron's manager. Harvey furthered his career by working with his close longtime friends: Garry Marshall, Penny Marshall, Albert Brooks, James L. Brooks and Jerry Belson, Harvey helped create Love American Style with Bill Idelson. Harvey also loved meeting celebrities so when he was head writer and director of TV's The Odd Couple, his invigoration of the show by introducing big name talent served dual purposes. Harvey was responsible for integrating the following people into the show: Howard Cosell, Bobby Riggs, Billie Jean King, Paul Williams, Betty White, Allen Ludden and many others. Harvey first met Burt Reynolds on Cannonball Run. There is a very famous episode of The Dating Game whereby the bachelorette, due to her attraction to his charm and razor...
Known for
Love, American StyleSeries • 1969
TaxiSeries • 1978
The Bob Newhart ShowSeries • 1972
The Odd CoupleSeries • 1970
RhodaSeries • 1974
That GirlSeries • 1966
AwakeningsMovie • 1990
The Mothers-in-LawSeries • 1967
BigMovie • 1988
Cannonball Run IIMovie • 1984
Private BenjaminMovie • 1980
Frankie and JohnnyMovie • 1991
License to DriveMovie • 1988
BeachesMovie • 1988
The Other SisterMovie • 1999
The Ratings GameMovie • 1984
Jekyll and Hyde... Together AgainMovie • 1982
This Is My LifeMovie • 1992
ProtocolMovie • 1984
Getting Away with MurderMovie • 1996
Bad MedicineMovie • 1985
Student BodiesMovie • 1981
Modern RomanceMovie • 1981