He was pivotal in the development- writing and production of the famed TV series M*A*S*H* in it's earlier years.
The Emmy-award winner also co-wrote and produced the motion pictures 'Tootsie' and 'Oh, God!.'
As "El Sig"- he chatted to his admirers- including yours truly- on the M*A*S*H* Internet newsgroup for years.
He had only recently been diagnosed with cancer.
Larry Gelbart- television and motion picture comedy writer and producer- died in his Beverly Hills-CA home today at age 81 according to the LOS ANGELES TIMES.
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