Arne Sultan

Comedian Arne Sultan got his start performing standup at Catskill Mountain resorts in New York. During the 1950s, he became a television writer for such artists as Steve Allen and Martha Raye and for such shows as The Judy Garland Show. In the '60s, Sultan was an executive producer and writer on Get Smart. He also produced other series, including Barney Miller and The Governor and J.J. With writer Marvin Worth, Sultan wrote stories for three feature films, including Promise Her Anything (1964). He has also co-scripted with other writers. In the 1970s, Sultan worked closely with Earl Barret to adapt British television series into American shows. He also worked as co-writer and executive producer on at least two television movies.

~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide