Overview

• Hank Bradford, renowned head writer for 'The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson' and 'The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers,' died on January 18 in Los Angeles.
• Bradford's career spanned various roles, including stand-up comedian, writer for TV shows like 'MASH' and 'Three’s Company,' and uncredited work on 'Smokey and the Bandit'.
• Before his writing career, Bradford served in the U.S. Army as an intelligence analyst and radio host, and earned an advertising degree from Long Island University.
• Bradford's humor and leadership were highly admired by his peers, with a sign above his desk reading: 'It left here funny.'
• He is survived by his wife Patricia Bradford, daughters Stephanie Brenowitz and Sally Bradford McKenna, sons Matt Bohm and William McLaughlin, and five grandchildren.