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Bob Tischler, Writer Who Helped Save ‘Saturday Night Live,’ Dies at 78

R.I.P.

Bob Tischler served as head writer for the sketch comedy program after its disastrous 1980-1981 season, promoting future stars like Eddie Murphy and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

Zachary Folk
Zachary Folk 

Freelance Reporter

Bob Tischler
NBC
Zachary Folk

Zachary Folk

Freelance Reporter

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