Jack Douglas

  • Jack Douglas was an American comedy writer born in 1908.

  • He wrote for radio and television, working with notable figures like Red Skelton, Bob Hope, and Johnny Carson.

  • Douglas won an Emmy Award in 1954 for best-written comedy material.

  • He gained fame through frequent guest appearances on Jack Paar's shows in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

  • Douglas and his third wife, Reiko, a Japanese-born singer and comedian, were regular guests on various talk shows.

  • He authored several humor books, including the controversially titled "The Jewish-Japanese Sex & Cook Book and How to Raise Wolves." Douglas was known for his unique perspective and ability to see the world from a different angle, contributing to his success in comedy writing.

Books by Jack Douglas