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JOE COOK Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 22, 2010.

COOK--Joe, whose list of accomplishments include writing the original pilot scripts of the Flintstones, died Friday in Mineola, NY. He started in broadcasting as the 1st heart-throb teen disc jockey in mid-west for KDAL radio, Duluth, MN. Joined KSTP-TV, Minneapolis in 1948 and in 1954 moved to NBC in NYC where he wrote/produced NBC's Monitor with Bob and Ray and NBC Bandstand with Bert Parks, Skitch Henderson and Doc Severinsen. Co-wrote Perry Como Summer Show with Andy Rooney and Alan Sherman starring Tony Bennett. Wrote over 500 Reasoner Report essays for ABC anchor Harry Reasoner (Writer's Guild of America Award). Great Space Coaster (Peabody Award), and first two episodes of the The Flintstones, originally Flagstones, for Hanna-Barbera (Fred named for his father-in-law and Wilma, his local PTA president). Head writer on ABC's AM America (precursor for GMA), and NBC's Miss America Pageant (1980-1988), and stage version of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at Radio City. In later years, wrote and produced "Two Minutes with Joe Cook" on News 12 Long Island and Christmas Tree Lighting at EAB Plaza (1987-2008). Resident of Floral Park, NY over 50 years and survived by three children, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services, February 22 and 23, Thomas F. Dalton, Floral Park.

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March 12, 2023

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Nev

March 12, 2023

Thank you for all your insights, Joe. Loved the 2 minute show so much!

Mary Stahl Amorosia

February 14, 2017

I grew up in Floral Park NY and new this lovely gentleman and his wife Rosemary. They were very kind to me and helped my parents find great teachers for my training in vocal music. I have been in music the rest of my life and teach today including a few semesters at UCLA in the theater dept and 14 years at AMDA. The spirit of generosity Mr. Cook and Mrs.Cook demonstrated inspires me today. Thank You and God Bless You. Mary Stahl Amorosia

February 22, 2010

During this time of grief and sorrow, it's comforting to know that Joe's life was filled with great accomplishments. He loved life which is revealed in his ability to seek opportunities and turn them into successes. Just knowing that Joe captured a large measure of joy in his life, gives the ones he left behind fond memories that help to cope with this great loss.
I'm sure Joe will be missed but his legacy lives on.

February 22, 2010

Joe Cook was a wonderful writer...perhaps the best I ever worked with during my years in television. He was also a decent guy with a generous sense of humor and a lovely sense of self. My wife, Elizabeth, and I offer our sincere condolences to his family.

Al Ittleson