Alan Zweibel

Alan Zweibel's career launched with writing for legendary comedians like Gilda Radner, John Belushi, Chevy Chase, Dan Akroyd, and Steve Martin. His work at "Saturday Night Live" marked the beginning of a notable journey in television and stage entertainment. Zweibel continued to make his mark with shows including "It's the Garry Shandling Show" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm," and later ventured into theater, collaborating on the 2005 Tony Award-winning "700 Sundays" with Billy Crystal and the 2006 Broadway hit "Fame Becomes Me" with Martin Short.

From his early days selling jokes while working at a deli in Queens, N.Y., to becoming a key member of the original writing staff of "Saturday Night Live," Zweibel's journey has been diverse. He brings his experiences to the podium, sharing stories from his career with warmth, engaging audiences with anecdotes from his time in television and theater.

Zweibel also candidly discusses more personal experiences, such as the challenge of supporting his friend and colleague Gilda Radner during her battle with ovarian cancer, highlighting the importance of laughter and hope. His work extends into writing with accolades including multiple Emmy, CableACE, and Writer's Guild Awards. He won the 2006 Thurber Prize for American Humor for his novel "The Other Shulman," and his book "Bunny Bunny: Gilda Radner—A Sort of Love Story" was adapted into an off-Broadway production. His current projects at the time included "Clothing Optional," a collection of short stories and essays, and a Broadway play titled "Sunday Nights at 8:00."

Zweibel has been featured on various television shows like the "Late Show with David Letterman," "Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher," "Today," and "Good Morning America." Additionally, his writing contributions have appeared in esteemed publications such as Esquire, Atlantic Monthly, The New York Times Op-Ed page, and MAD Magazine.

Originally from Brooklyn, N.Y., and a graduate of the University of Buffalo, Zweibel now splits his time between New Jersey and Los Angeles with his family.