Alan Bergman was an Emmy Award-winning lyricist who collaborated with his wife Marilyn on songs for television series, films, and stage musicals. He helped write the lyrics for the theme songs to Bracken’s World, Maude, Good Times, Alice, and Brooklyn Bridge. He also helped write the lyrics for songs that were featured in "Tootsie," "In the Heat of the Night," "The Way We Were," and "Yentl." He also worked on the musicals "Ballroom" and "Something More!"
Alan Bergman
Lyricist
8 Nominations
4 Emmys
Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics - 2018
Alan Bergman, Lyrics by
Song Title: Just Getting Started
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HBO Documentary Films in association with Shapiro/West Productions
In Memoriam (Saturday): 2025 Creative Arts
The Television Academy takes a moment to celebrate the lives and accomplishments of some of our colleagues who passed away this year. Presented at the 2025 Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Saturday September 6, 2025.
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