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.