The Saturday Night Live producer Bob Tischler is no longer with us, and his son, Zeke, shared the sad news.
He was born in 1946 and brought into this world by his parents in Englewood, New Jersey, USA. With his family backing him, Tischler flourished in his professional endeavors.
Highlights
- Previously, Bob Tischler was with his ex-wife, Belinda Horowitz; however, their marriage didn’t survive, and they ended their relationship.
- Tischler was with his second spouse, Judith English, till his last breath; the duo were blessed with their son, Zeke.
- He was raised by his father, Leonard, and mother, Florence, alongside his brother, Jim Tischler.
Tischler left his mark as a producer and writer in the glam world. Some of his well-known works include The Blues Brother, released in 1980, and Something So Right, released in 1996.
He worked on the Blues Brother album Briefcase Full of Blues, which reached No.1 on the Billboard 200. Further, their work was also awarded double platinum.
Similarly, Tischler earned massive attention after assisting stars like Eddie Murphy and Julia Loius-Dreyfus in elevating their careers. He did that by joining SNL during its challenging years.
The late writer created National Lampoon Radio Hour with Michael O’Donoghue. In addition to that, he also produced the debut comedy album for National Lampoon.
Sadly, Tischler lost his life to pancreatic cancer. Still, his impact on television and comedy will forever be alive in our hearts.
Bob Tischler Married His Second Wife, Judith English, After Separating From First Wife, Belinda Horowitz
Bob Tischler took his last breath on July 13, 2024, at his home in Bodega Bay, California.
During his last days, Tischler was with his wife and son. In his lifetime, the late writer was married twice and divorced once.
The former SNL head writer married Judith English in his second marriage. They stayed together until his demise.
Their bond was strong and lasting, and they supported each other.
Furthermore, Tischler’s marriage to Judith English brought family joy with the birth of their only child. They had a son named Zeke, who became a key part of their family.
Before Judith, Tischler was with his first wife, Belinda Horowitz. They shared wedding vows, but little is known about their relationship.
RIP Bob Tischler. A God of 70s sketch comedy. Head writer for the Ebersol years on SNL (S7-S10), a major architect of the National Lampoon Radio Hour, produced the Blues Brothers albums, worked on Boy Meets World, Empty Nest. Legendary stuff. Truly he will be missed. pic.twitter.com/vsROtQhvRc
— That Week In SNL (@ThatWeekInSNL) July 23, 2024
Additionally, Tischler and Horowitz didn’t have any kids during their time as a couple, based on the lack of reports about children from this marriage.
In addition to his wife and son, Tischler is survived by his brother, Jim Tischler. He and his sibling were raised by their parents.
Tischler’s dad, Leonard, was a businessman who worked for himself. Specifically, he owned a roofing company.
Likewise, speaking of Tischler’s mom, Florence (maiden name Parets), was an artist who worked for an advertising agency.
Additional Information
- Bob Tischler went to Ithaca College and Franconia College for his studies but never graduated.
- The former SNL head writer produced David Brenner’s late-night talk show titled Nightlife (1986-87).
- He co-wrote the novel Impossible: A Dark Romantic Comedy with Gary H. Miller, the writer of FRESH PRINCE OF BEL AIR.
