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Lawrence Hertzog, 56, American television writer and producer (Nowhere Man), cancer.
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|Lawrence Hertzog (June 25, 1951 – April 19, 2008) was an American television writer and producer. He is best known for creating the cult series Nowhere Man, which aired for one season during 1995–1996 on UPN.
Hertzog was born in Flushing, Queens and grew up in Teaneck, New Jersey.
In addition to continuing work in the entertainment industry, Hertzog also hosted a podcast entitled Drinks with Larry and Lauren in Los Angeles, featuring himself and his former assistant Lauren Proctor.
Hertzog lived in Studio City, California. He died of cancer at Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles on April 19, 2008.
Trivia
- Hertzog's friend and Nowhere Man producer Joel Surnow named an off-screen CIA official on his series 24 "Larry Hertzog".
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.On what date was Lawrence Hertzog born?
- A.April 19, 2008
- B.June 25, 1952
- C.May 19, 1951
- D.June 25, 1951correct
Lawrence Hertzog was born on June 25, 1951.
Source: biographical introduction
2.In which city was Lawrence Hertzog born?
- A.Teaneck, New Jersey
- B.Flushing, Queenscorrect
- C.Studio City, California
- D.Los Angeles, California
Lawrence Hertzog was born in Flushing, Queens.
Source: biographical introduction
3.Where did Lawrence Hertzog spend his childhood?
- A.Studio City, California
- B.Flushing, Queens
- C.Los Angeles, California
- D.Teaneck, New Jerseycorrect
Lawrence Hertzog grew up in Teaneck, New Jersey.
Source: biographical introduction
4.Which television series is Lawrence Hertzog best known for creating?
- A.24
- B.Drinks with Larry and Lauren
- C.Studio City
- D.Nowhere Mancorrect
Lawrence Hertzog is best known for creating the series Nowhere Man.
Source: biographical introduction
5.On which network did the series Nowhere Man originally air?
- A.UPNcorrect
- B.ABC
- C.CBS
- D.NBC
Nowhere Man aired for one season on the network UPN.
Source: biographical introduction
6.How many seasons did the television series Nowhere Man run?
- A.Three seasons
- B.Four seasons
- C.Two seasons
- D.One seasoncorrect
Nowhere Man aired for only one season during 1995–1996.
Source: biographical introduction
7.What was the title of the podcast hosted by Lawrence Hertzog?
- A.Studio City Sessions
- B.Nowhere Man Memoirs
- C.Teaneck Talk
- D.Drinks with Larry and Laurencorrect
Lawrence Hertzog hosted a podcast entitled Drinks with Larry and Lauren.
Source: biographical introduction
8.Who was the co-host of Lawrence Hertzog's podcast?
- A.A CIA official
- B.A producer from UPN
- C.Lauren Proctorcorrect
- D.Joel Surnow
The podcast Drinks with Larry and Lauren featured Lawrence Hertzog and his former assistant, Lauren Proctor.
Source: biographical introduction
9.In which city did Lawrence Hertzog live?
- A.Studio City, Californiacorrect
- B.Teaneck, New Jersey
- C.New York City, New York
- D.Flushing, New York
Lawrence Hertzog resided in Studio City, California.
Source: biographical introduction
10.At what age did Lawrence Hertzog pass away?
- A.60
- B.51
- C.58
- D.56correct
Lawrence Hertzog died at the age of 56.
Source: biographical introduction
11.What was the cause of Lawrence Hertzog's death?
- A.A heart attack
- B.A stroke
- C.A sudden illness
- D.Cancercorrect
Lawrence Hertzog died of cancer on April 19, 2008.
Source: biographical introduction
12.At which medical facility did Lawrence Hertzog pass away?
- A.Teaneck General Hospital
- B.California University Hospital
- C.Los Angeles Medical Center
- D.Cedars Sinai Hospitalcorrect
Lawrence Hertzog died at Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles.
Source: biographical introduction
13.Who was the producer friend that honored Lawrence Hertzog in the show 24?
- A.Joel Surnowcorrect
- B.A network executive
- C.Lauren Proctor
- D.A podcast producer
Lawrence Hertzog's friend and Nowhere Man producer Joel Surnow named a CIA official on 24 after him.
Source: Trivia section
14.What specific role did the character named 'Larry Hertzog' have in the show 24?
- A.A podcast host
- B.A CIA officialcorrect
- C.A television writer
- D.A studio producer
Joel Surnow named an off-screen CIA official on his series 24 Larry Hertzog.
Source: Trivia section
15.On what date did Lawrence Hertzog die?
- A.May 19, 2008
- B.April 19, 2008correct
- C.June 25, 2008
- D.April 19, 2007
Lawrence Hertzog died on April 19, 2008.
Source: biographical introduction
16.What kind of content was released by MIPtalk.com a year after the death of Lawrence Hertzog?
- A.A new season of Nowhere Man
- B.An unaired interview with Lauren Proctor
- C.A biography
- D.A podcast episode honoring himcorrect
MIPtalk.com released an episode honoring Larry Hertzog on the first anniversary of his death.
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