Bernie Orenstein was a writer and producer who had a long and productive career in television. He and his creative partner Saul Turtletaub worked on That Girl, The New Dick Van Dyke Show, and Sanford and Son. They also worked on television specials including The Mama Cass Television Program, The Perry Como Winter Show, and Miss Teen International Pageant.
In addition to his work writing for others, Orenstein also co-created the television series Grady, Carter Country, and Chicken Soup.