Goodman Ace (15 January 1899 – 25 March 1982), born Goodman Aiskowitz, was an American humourist, working as a radio writer and comedian, a television writer, and a magazine columnist.
Ace's broadcasting career happened by accident, after one night of bridge and a following night of absenteeism, by the show that followed his wry movie reviews on a Kansas City radio station.
"Goody" (as he was known to friends) is not always the most recognisable writer/performer of his era by today's reader or listener, but his low-keyed, literate drollery and softly tart way of tweaking trends and pretenses made him one of the most sought-after writers in radio and television after he turned his attention to writing alone.
Read more about Goodman Ace: Early Years, Radio Aces, "Terrible Vaudeville": You Are There, "You Gentlemen, The Authors", The Saturday Reviewer, Goodbye, Goody
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