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 ''

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'' who were hired by their long time friend and neighbor,

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. 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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