I think what's dangerous is 24 hours a day, 335 channels, or whatever the hell there is. Too much is too much.

The American people may not be the best-educated, but they're very wise at heart.

Bud [Yorkin] was the kindest and dearest man, and one of the most talented directors there was.

I think that of most leaders in religion as power brokers. They give orders, in a sense, to an audience every week, and that's where the definition of God starts.

You know, you throw rocks in the lake and scientists will tell you you're raising the level of the lake, but all you get to see is the ripple.

I was writing for live television. And I said to myself, someday, soon as I can, I have got to do a situation comedy.

I got a call from an agent to come to New York City, and write for the 'Ford Star Revue.' Because at the time there wasn't much 'national television'.