Harry Crane, whose career began in stand-up comedy at the age of nineteen, was a very prolific screenwriter for movies and television over a span of fifty years. After beginning in stand-up comedy, Crane became a screenwriter for MGM Studios. He wrote scripts for movies such as _Air Raid Wardens .
Grandfather of Melissa Gilbert , Sara Gilbert , and Jonathan Gilbert.
Father of Barbara Cowan.
Ex-father-in-law of Paul Gilbert.
Father-in-law of Warren Cowan.
He had the distinction of writing for all the great comedy teams - Laurel and Hardy, Abbott and Costello, Martin and Lewis and Gleason and Carney.
Father of Stephanie Crane.
