Bill Richmond is an American film and television comedy writer and producer, as well as a musician, actor and composer. He co-wrote the screenplays to numerous popular films that starred
Jerry Lewis. These films included
The Nutty Professor,
The Errand Boy and
The Ladies Man. He also made cameo appearances in some of Lewis' films as well, such as a piano player in
The Patsy. Later in his career he wrote and/or produced for numerous television shows, including
Laugh-in,
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color,
The Carol Burnett Show,
I Dream of Jeannie,
Welcome Back Kotter,
Three's Company,
The John Larroquette Show,
Wizards and Warriors,
All in the Family,
Blossom and
Kate & Allie.