Gary Dontzig is an American

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, and

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. He worked as a writer/producer for television programs including ''

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'', '' Suddenly Susan'' and '' Becker''. He and his writing partner Steven Peterman wrote for the second season of '' W.I.T.C.H.'' who were hired by their long time friend and neighbor, Greg Weisman. Dontzig won two

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and three nominations in the categories Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series from 1991 to 1993.

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