Herb Sargent (July 15, 1923-May 6, 2005) was an Emmy-winning television wrier and producer for such comedy shows as The Tonight Show and Saturday Night Live. He was best known for his work on the SNL news spoof “Weekend Update.” July 15 is the 196th day (197th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 169 days remaining. ... 1923 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... May 6 is the 126th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (127th in leap years). ... 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... An Emmy Award. ... In the entertainment industry, a producer is generally in charge of, or helps to coordinate, the financial, legal, administrative, technological, and artistic aspects of a production. ... Comedy is the use of humour in the performing arts. ... The First Lady of the United States, Laura Bush and current host Jay Leno. ... Saturday Night Live (SNL) is a weekly late-night 90-minute comedy-variety show from NBC which has been broadcast virtually every Saturday night since its debut on October 11, 1975. ... Chevy Chase, the original anchor of Weekend Update -- Im Chevy Chase, and youre not. ...

Raised in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, Sargent studied architecture at Penn State University. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He moved to Los Angeles and graduated from UCLA. Upper Darby Township is a township located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA. The township was incorporated as such on August 30, 1736 from Darby Township. ... The Pennsylvania State University The Pennsylvania State University (commonly known as Penn State) is a state-related land-grant university in Pennsylvania, with over 80,000 students at 24 campuses throughout the state. ... The Army is the branch of the United States armed forces which has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ... Mushroom cloud from the nuclear explosion over Nagasaki rising 18 km into the air. ... This article is about the largest city in California. ... The University of California, Los Angeles, popularly known as UCLA, is a public, coeducational university situated in the neighborhood of Westwood within the city of Los Angeles. ...

Sargent then moved to New York and began his career in radio. He helped develop television specials for Perry Como, Bing Crosby, Alan King, Milton Berle, Sammy Davis Jr., Lily Tomlin, Paul McCartney, and Burt Bacharach. State nickname: Empire State Other U.S. States Capital Albany Largest city New York Governor George Pataki Official languages None Area 141,205 km² (27th)  - Land 122,409 km²  - Water 18,795 km² (13. ... Perry Como (born Pierino Ronald Como, May 18, 1912 - May 12, 2001) was an United States crooner during the last half of the 20th century. ... Bing wooed fans with a sensuous voice, wit, and good looks. ... Alan King (December 26, 1927 - May 9, 2004), born Irwin Alan Kniberg, was an American comedian known for his biting wit and often angry humorous rants. ... Milton Berle (né Milton Berlinger) (July 12, 1908–March 27, 2002) was an extremely popular American comedian, whose career spanned vaudeville, radio, television, and film. ... Sammy Davis, Jr. ... Lily Tomlin Lily Tomlin (born Mary Jean Tomlin on September 1, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan), is an American actress and comedian. ... Paul McCartney, as photographed by Richard Avedon for the 1968 LP The Beatles (aka The White Album). Sir James Paul McCartney, KBE, MBE (born June 18, 1942), better known as Paul McCartney, is a British musician, composer, and producer, who first came to prominence as a member of The Beatles. ... Biography Burt Bacharach (born May 12, 1928 in Kansas City, Missouri) is an American pianist and composer. ...

Sargent won six Emmy Awards and six Writers Guild Awards. He was also President of the Writers Guild of America East.

External links

• Newsday obituary (http://www.nynewsday.com/entertainment/ny-bc-ny--obit-sargent0506may06,0,6579114.story?coll=nyc-enthome-headlines)
• WGA obituary (http://www.wgaeast.org/features/2005/05/06/sargent_obit/)