A familiar face. A favorite credit.
Bonnie Turner
The sketches, the credits, the comedy.
All in one place.
Born August 28, 1940Age 86
Credited work (2)
Funny from behind the scenes.
The person behind the punchline
A little backstory.
Bonnie Turner is an American comedy writer and producer who worked on Saturday Night Live with her husband and writing partner Terry Turner. Their sketch work included Compulsion: Cologne and Dysfunctional Family Christmas. They reached the show after working in Atlanta comedy and television, with Jan Hooks encouraging them to submit material.
The Turners went on to co-create 3rd Rock from the Sun and That ’70s Show, later developing That ’90s Show. Their film writing includes Wayne’s World, Coneheads, Tommy Boy and The Brady Bunch Movie. Turner’s career connects short character sketches with feature comedy and ensemble television storytelling.