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Terry Turner

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Terry Turner

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Born December 11, 1947Age 78

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Terry Turner is an American comedy writer and producer who worked on Saturday Night Live with writing partner Bonnie Turner. The archive includes his writing credits on Compulsion: Cologne and Dysfunctional Family Christmas. Their SNL work followed an earlier period performing with an Atlanta comedy troupe and working in television production.

The Turners went on to create 3rd Rock from the Sun and That ’70s Show. Their film-writing collaborations include Wayne’s World, Coneheads and Tommy Boy, carrying characters and broad comic situations into feature films. Terry’s career spans sketch writing, sitcom development and the production of ensemble television comedy.

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