Aaron Ruben was a Chicago native who began his comedy writing career in radio after serving in the Army during World War II. Moving into television in the early 1950s, he was a writer on specials starring Danny Thomas, Ed Wynn and Eddie Cantor. He wrote for The Milton Berle Show, Caesar’s Hour and The Phil Silvers Show where he also began directing. Ruben is likely best remembered as writer and producer for The Andy Griffith Show, Gomer Pyle: USMC and Sanford and Son.
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Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. PFC Gomer Pyle |
1965 |
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Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Gomer Overcomes the Obstacle Course |
1964 |
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The Andy Griffith Show Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. |
1964 |
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The Andy Griffith Show Lawman Barney |
1962 |
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The Andy Griffith Show Guest of Honor |
1962 |
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The Andy Griffith Show Opie Loves Helen |
1964 |
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Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. A Little Chicken Soup Wouldn't Hurt |
1968 |
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Sanford and Son Will the Real Fred Sanford Please Do Something? |
1974 |
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C.P.O. Sharkey Oh Captain! My Captain |
1976 |
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C.P.O. Sharkey Goodbye, Dolly |
1976 |
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C.P.O. Sharkey Sharkey Meets Pruitt's Sister |
1978 |
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The Andy Griffith Show A Wife for Andy |
1963 |
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Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Gomer Overcomes the Obstacle Course |
1964 |
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Sanford and Son Card Sharps |
1972 |
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The Andy Griffith Show Barney Mends a Broken Heart |
1962 |
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The Andy Griffith Show Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. |
1964 |
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The Andy Griffith Show Barney Hosts a Summit Meeting |
1968 |
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Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Gomer Makes the Honor Guard |
1965 |
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The Andy Griffith Show Lawman Barney |
1962 |
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Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Opie Joins the Marines |
1966 |
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The Andy Griffith Show Floyd, the Gay Deceiver |
1962 |
| Movie | Salute to Stan Laurel | 1965 |
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Sanford and Son The Light Housekeeper |
1972 |
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Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Show Time With Sgt. Carol |
1969 |
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Sanford and Son The Big Party |
1973 |
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Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. “Goodbye Camp Handerson, Hello Sgt. Carter” |
1969 |
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Sanford and Son Crossed Swords |
1972 |
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Sanford and Son Happy Birthday, Pop |
1972 |
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Sanford and Son Here Comes the Bride, There Goes the Bride |
1972 |
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Teachers Only The Make Up Test |
1982 |
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Sanford and Son The Infernal Triangle |
1973 |
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Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. A Little Chicken Soup Wouldn't Hurt |
1968 |
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Teachers Only Cooper's Grab For Gusto |
1982 |
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Sanford and Son The Copper Caper |
1972 |
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Sanford and Son A Matter of Life and Breath |
1972 |
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Sanford and Son We Were Robbed |
1972 |
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Sanford and Son Home Sweet Home for the Aged |
1973 |
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Sanford and Son A Pad for Lamont |
1972 |
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Sanford and Son The Great Sanford Siege |
1972 |
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Sanford and Son Pot Luck |
1973 |
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Sanford and Son Coffins for Sale |
1972 |
| Movie | The Comic | 1969 |
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Sanford and Son The Barracuda |
1972 |
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The Andy Griffith Show Fun Girls |
1964 |
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Sanford and Son TV or Not TV |
1972 |
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Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Sing a Song of Papa |
1967 |
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Sanford and Son The Return of the Barracuda |
1972 |
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Sanford and Son The Piano Movers |
1972 |
| Movie | The Comic | 1969 |
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Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Lou Ann Poovie Sings No More |
1967 |