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| − | '''Marjorie Gross''' (April 18, 1956 – June 7, 1996) was a Canadian television writer and producer. In addition to writing for [[Seinfeld]], she also wrote for ''Newhart'', ''The Larry Sanders Show'' and ''Square Pegs''. |
+ | '''Marjorie Gross''' (April 18, 1956 – June 7, 1996) was a Canadian television writer and producer. In addition to writing for ''[[Seinfeld]]'', she also wrote for ''Newhart'', ''The Larry Sanders Show'' and ''Square Pegs''. |
She wrote the following episodes: |
She wrote the following episodes: |
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*"[[The Understudy]]" with Carol Leifer |
*"[[The Understudy]]" with Carol Leifer |
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*"[[The Shower Head]]" with [[Peter Mehlman]] |
*"[[The Shower Head]]" with [[Peter Mehlman]] |
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| − | Marjorie passed away due to ovarian cancer in June 1996 |
+ | Marjorie passed away due to ovarian cancer in June 1996; she was 40 years young. |
| − | Early in 1996 she wrote an article, "Cancer Becomes Me," for The New Yorker. She tried to find humor in the situation by joking that she wanted to hold on until November 1996, so that she would not have to risk being re-incarnated as Madonna's child (Madonna was pregnant and expecting |
+ | Early in 1996 she wrote an article, "Cancer Becomes Me," for ''The New Yorker''. She tried to find humor in the situation by joking that she wanted to hold on until November 1996, so that she would not have to risk being re-incarnated as Madonna's child. (Madonna was pregnant and expecting.) |
The [[Season Eight|season eight]] premiere, "[[The Foundation]]", was dedicated in her memory. |
The [[Season Eight|season eight]] premiere, "[[The Foundation]]", was dedicated in her memory. |
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Revision as of 15:02, 16 January 2013
Marjorie Gross (April 18, 1956 – June 7, 1996) was a Canadian television writer and producer. In addition to writing for Seinfeld, she also wrote for Newhart, The Larry Sanders Show and Square Pegs.
She wrote the following episodes:
Season Six
- "The Secretary" with Carol Leifer
- "The Fusilli Jerry"
- "The Understudy" with Carol Leifer
Season Seven
- "The Shower Head" with Peter Mehlman
Marjorie passed away due to ovarian cancer in June 1996; she was 40 years young. Early in 1996 she wrote an article, "Cancer Becomes Me," for The New Yorker. She tried to find humor in the situation by joking that she wanted to hold on until November 1996, so that she would not have to risk being re-incarnated as Madonna's child. (Madonna was pregnant and expecting.)
The season eight premiere, "The Foundation", was dedicated in her memory.