As a seasoned movie critic with over three decades of experience under my belt, I have had the privilege of witnessing the birth and evolution of some truly groundbreaking television shows. Sherry Coben‘s contribution to the small screen is undeniably one such milestone. A trailblazer in her own right, Coben’s work on “Kate & Allie” was a beacon of hope for women everywhere, both behind and in front of the camera.
71-year-old Sherry Coben, renowned writer and producer known for creating the Emmy-winning ’80s sitcom “Kate & Allie,” passed away on October 16 due to cancer in New Milford, New Jersey.
Initially, Coben commenced her career in the art department at Philadelphia’s KYW-TV, where she handled graphics, set design, illustrations, and animations for local broadcasts and “The Mike Douglas Show.” Upon relocating to New York City, she took on freelance projects for various TV shows and magazines. Eventually, she made her mark as a writer for the children’s program “Hot Hero Sandwich,” earning a Daytime Emmy for her work.
Subsequently, she penned scripts for the ABC daytime drama “Ryan’s Hope” and later developed the CBS sitcom “Kate & Allie.” The series featured Jane Curtin and Susan St. James as divorced parents co-raising their children. The show garnered multiple Emmys during its six-season run, with St. James portraying the more lively character and Curtin, a two-time Emmy winner for her performance, playing the more traditional mother figure.
In 2017, Coben spoke with the Hollywood Reporter about the show’s success, stating, “It’s been three decades, and it’s still unusual for network executives to find a large audience eager for television shows centered on women, made specifically for them. There have only been a few such shows since then. I had hoped that our series would spark a trend.
Apart from her roles, Coben has been a writer-producer for the CBS series “Bailey Kipper’s Point of View” and developed and scripted the web series titled “Little Women, Big Vehicles.” She is also credited with penning the screenplay for the 1985 television film “Long Distance Love,” which revolves around a pair navigating a long-distance relationship due to their commuter marriage.
She was proud of mentoring the next generation of writers, performer and artists.
I am fortunate to be cherished by my loving husband, Patrick McMahon, a renowned film editor, as well as my two beautiful daughters, Kaley McMahon and Jama McMahon, who bring joy into my life every day.
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2024-10-18 05:18