Mel Tolkin was a prominent television comedy writer, known for being the head writer of the acclaimed live sketch show 'Your Show of Shows' on NBC from 1950 to 1954. His team featured notable talents like Mel Brooks and Neil Simon. Tolkin's work greatly influenced comedy, leading to productions such as the film 'My Favorite Year' and the play 'Laughter on the 23rd Floor'. Over his career, he earned an Emmy Award and several top accolades in television writing. He was the father of writers Michael and Stephen Tolkin.
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Meaning of the name - Mel
Honey, pleasant, dear, beloved
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Mel Tolkin belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Death: Century City
Occupation: screenwriter
Children: Michael Tolkin | Stephen Tolkin
Employers: NBC
Awards Received: Writers Guild of America Award | Emmy Award
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Ephemeris for August 3, 1913
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 3, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 3, 2025 |
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| Sun | 10 Leo 43 | 11 Leo 36 | 0 Sagittarius 49 |
| Moon | 26 Leo 57 | 5 Sagittarius 27 | 2 Libra 9 |
| Mercury | 12 Leo 2 | 7 Leo 4 | 29 Scorpio 44 |
| Venus | 27 Gemini 30 | 4 Cancer 6 | 11 Scorpio 37 |
| Mars | 3 Gemini 32 | 27 Virgo 58 | 24 Cancer 30 |
| Jupiter | 9 Capricorn 14 | 12 Cancer 18 | 16 Capricorn 38 |
| Saturn | 15 Gemini 55 | 1 Aries 25 | 16 Gemini 32 |
| Uranus | 5 Aquarius 19 | 1 Gemini 1 | 4 Aquarius 16 |
| Neptune | 26 Cancer 19 | 1 Aries 56 | 28 Cancer 6 |
| Pluto | 0 Cancer 32 | 2 Aquarius 21 | 0 Cancer 39 |
| Rahu | 26 Pisces 21 | 20 Pisces 7 | 20 Pisces 25 |
| Ketu | 26 Virgo 21 | 20 Virgo 7 | 20 Virgo 25 |
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