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Aaron Ruben

Aaron Ruben was a Chicago native who began his comedy writing career in radio after serving in the Army during World War II. Moving into television in the early 1950s, he was a writer on specials starring Danny Thomas, Ed Wynn and Eddie Cantor. He wrote for The Milton Berle Show, Caesar’s Hour and The Phil Silvers Show where he also began directing. Ruben is likely best remembered as writer and producer for The Andy Griffith Show, Gomer Pyle: USMC and Sanford and Son.

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  • Born In Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Born March 1, 1914
  • Died January 30, 2010
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Director

Episode Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
PFC Gomer Pyle
1965
Episode Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Gomer Overcomes the Obstacle Course
1964
Episode The Andy Griffith Show
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
1964
Episode The Andy Griffith Show
Lawman Barney
1962
Episode The Andy Griffith Show
Guest of Honor
1962
Episode The Andy Griffith Show
Opie Loves Helen
1964
Episode Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
A Little Chicken Soup Wouldn't Hurt
1968

Writer

Episode Sanford and Son
Will the Real Fred Sanford Please Do Something?
1974
Episode C.P.O. Sharkey
Oh Captain! My Captain
1976
Episode C.P.O. Sharkey
Goodbye, Dolly
1976
Episode C.P.O. Sharkey
Sharkey Meets Pruitt's Sister
1978
Episode The Andy Griffith Show
A Wife for Andy
1963
Episode Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Gomer Overcomes the Obstacle Course
1964
Episode Sanford and Son
Card Sharps
1972
Episode The Andy Griffith Show
Barney Mends a Broken Heart
1962
Episode The Andy Griffith Show
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
1964
Episode The Andy Griffith Show
Barney Hosts a Summit Meeting
1968
Episode Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Gomer Makes the Honor Guard
1965
Episode The Andy Griffith Show
Lawman Barney
1962
Episode Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Opie Joins the Marines
1966
Episode The Andy Griffith Show
Floyd, the Gay Deceiver
1962
Movie Salute to Stan Laurel 1965
Episode Sanford and Son
The Light Housekeeper
1972
Episode Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Show Time With Sgt. Carol
1969
Episode Sanford and Son
The Big Party
1973
Episode Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
“Goodbye Camp Handerson, Hello Sgt. Carter”
1969
Episode Sanford and Son
Crossed Swords
1972
Episode Sanford and Son
Happy Birthday, Pop
1972
Episode Sanford and Son
Here Comes the Bride, There Goes the Bride
1972
Episode Teachers Only
The Make Up Test
1982
Episode Sanford and Son
The Infernal Triangle
1973
Episode Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
A Little Chicken Soup Wouldn't Hurt
1968
Episode Teachers Only
Cooper's Grab For Gusto
1982
Episode Sanford and Son
The Copper Caper
1972
Episode Sanford and Son
A Matter of Life and Breath
1972
Episode Sanford and Son
We Were Robbed
1972
Episode Sanford and Son
Home Sweet Home for the Aged
1973
Episode Sanford and Son
A Pad for Lamont
1972
Episode Sanford and Son
The Great Sanford Siege
1972
Episode Sanford and Son
Pot Luck
1973
Episode Sanford and Son
Coffins for Sale
1972
Movie The Comic 1969
Episode Sanford and Son
The Barracuda
1972
Episode The Andy Griffith Show
Fun Girls
1964
Episode Sanford and Son
TV or Not TV
1972
Episode Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Sing a Song of Papa
1967
Episode Sanford and Son
The Return of the Barracuda
1972
Episode Sanford and Son
The Piano Movers
1972

Producer

Movie The Comic 1969

Guest Star

Episode Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Lou Ann Poovie Sings No More
1967