Martin Cohan
1932–2010 (age 78)
Television writer
Biography
Martin Cohan lent his sharp comedic voice to a generation of sitcoms, co-creating beloved series such as Who's the Boss? and writing scripts that blended warmth with witty social observation. His work celebrated family life while exploring the humor in everyday relationships, often pushing television toward greater inclusivity and heart.
Colleagues remember him as a compassionate mentor whose generosity of spirit matched his talent for storytelling, as he encouraged other writers to take risks that honored sincerity as well as laughter.