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Norman Barasch Obituary

February 18, 1922 - August 13, 2019 Norman Barasch, a three-time Emmy-nominated comedy writer and Broadway playwright, died at age 97 at his home near Greenwich, Connecticut. He enjoyed a decades-long career writing for many of the most celebrated TV and radio personalities, including Carol Burnett, Danny Kaye, Valerie Harper, and numerous others. A film adapted from his Broadway play, "Send Me No Flowers," written with longtime partner Carrroll Moore, starred Doris Day and Rock Hudson. He is survived by eight children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren whom he adored and who will always adore and cherish his loving legacy.

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Sep. 4 to Sep. 8, 2019.

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September 6, 2019

I'm so sorry; my heart goes out to you for your loss. There are no words to express our sadness when a love one passes but our loving God knows how you feel and comforts us with His word. (John 6:40 NWT)

September 5, 2019

I'm so sorry; my heart goes out to you for your loss. There are no words to express our sadness when a love one passes but our loving God knows how you feel and comforts us with His word. (John 6:40 NWT)

September 3, 2019

Thank you, Peter. --Doug Barasch

Peter Rainer

September 2, 2019

Norman was a wonderfully kind and funny man and a good friend to my family for many years. He endured much sorrow but he understood the restorative power of laughter and he loved making others laugh, too. I am so happy he lived such a very long and productive life.

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