John Law (writer)

John Law (11 November 1929 – 5 January 1970) was a British comedy writer for television, notable for the Class sketch on The Frost Report.[1]

For the socialist journalist and writer, see Margaret Harkness. For other people, see John Law.

Life

Law was born 11 November 1929, in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. He married Beryl Kaye (1919–2010) a dancer and choreographer,[2] and died 5 January 1970, aged 40.

Work

He wrote for many TV comedy series, including It's a Square World and The Frost Report, working with Michael Bentine and Marty Feldman. He also worked on the screenplay for the James Bond spoof film Casino Royale, having been recruited for this by Peter Sellers.[3]

References
  1. "The Frost Report – A Television Heaven Review". www.televisionheaven.co.uk. Retrieved 18 May 2014.
  2. "Obituaries: Beryl Kaye". The Stage. 20 January 2011. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
  3. Sikov, Ed (1 November 2003). Mr Strangelove: a Biography of Peter Sellers. Hachette Books. ISBN 9781401398941. Retrieved 31 December 2019 – via Google Books.
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