 He worked with performers such as Chevy Chase, Richard Belzer, and Christopher Guest.He transitioned into television sketch comedy writing when "The Chevy Chase Show" began in 1977 (not to be confused with the ill-fated 1993 talk show of the same name).He wrote for other programs such as "The Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. Show", "The Richard Belzer Show", and "The Steve Allen Comedy Hour".