Rich Dahm
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Rich Dahm | |
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| Born | Richard Dahm |
| Education | University of Wisconsin–Madison |
| Occupation | Comedy writer |
| Years active | 1990s-present |
| Known for | The Cultural Idiocy Quiz |
| Awards | Multiple Emmy Awards for The Colbert Report |
Richard Dahm (often credited as Rich Dahm) is an Emmy-winning American comedy writer from Wisconsin, most well-known for his work on The Colbert Report and The Middle.
Career[edit]
After graduating from University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1989, Dahm became one of the first writers for the satirical news site The Onion.[1][2]
Dahm was co-executive producer and head writer for The Colbert Report from 2005 to 2013, helping launch the series from its earliest days as a spinoff of The Daily Show.[1] In addition to his work on the show itself, he also worked on many of the series' spinoff productions including Colbert's books I Am America (And So Can You!) and America Again: Re-Becoming the Greatness We Never Weren't,[3] the live Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!, and the 2006 White House Correspondents' Dinner.[4] He has stated that his favorite moment on the show was Colbert's mock feud with indie rock group the Decemberists which culminated in a guitar solo competition on the show's final episode of the year, featuring guest appearances from guitarist Peter Frampton and Dr. Henry Kissinger.[1][5][6]
He was co-executive producer on the sitcom The Middle from 2014 to 2018.
He has written 10 episodes of the animated series The Croods: Family Tree.
He also wrote for Dennis Miller Live, Da Ali G Show, and Space Ghost Coast to Coast.[7][8]
Awards[edit]
Dahm has won six Emmy Awards: Four in the category of Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series four times for The Colbert Report in 2008, 2010, 2013, and 2014, and shared the show's awards for Outstanding Variety Series in 2013 and 2014 as co-executive producer. He was nominated 13 further times for writing for Colbert and Da Ali G Show.[9][10]
He also shared in the show's two Peabody Awards,[11][12] four Writers Guild of America Awards, and seven Producers Guild of America Awards.
Works[edit]
- I Am America (And So Can You!) with Stephen Colbert, Paul Dinello, Allison Silverman (Grand Central Publishing, 2007)[13]
- America Again: Re-Becoming the Greatness We Never Weren't with Stephen Colbert, Paul Dinello (Grand Central Publishing, 2012)[3]
- Fanfare for the Area Man: The Onion Ad Nauseam Complete News Archives, Vol. 15 (Three Rivers Press, 2004)[14]
- The Cultural Idiocy Quiz (Adams Media Corp., 1997)[15]
Podcast appearances[edit]
- How To Write Funny with Scott Dikkers, Episode 9: Rich Dahm (August 2, 2015)[1]
Notes[edit]
- ^ a b c d Scott Dikkers (August 2, 2015). "Episode 9 - Rich Dahm". How To Write Funny (Podcast). Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ^ Huynh, Kayla (October 17, 2018). "12 famous people you didn't know went to UW-Madison". University Communications. University of Wisconsin–Madison. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ^ a b Colbert, Stephen (2012). America Again: Re-Becoming the Greatness We Never Weren't. Grand Central Publishing. p. 5. ISBN 978-0-446-58398-5. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
- ^ Powers, Lindsay (May 11, 2011). "'General Hospital' Is No. 1 in Daytime Emmy Award Nominations With 21". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ^ Wu, Annie (October 12, 2006). "Stephen Colbert's green screen challenge has a winner!". Archived from the original on October 28, 2006. Retrieved September 2, 2008.
- ^ Maher, Dave (November 30, 2006). "Video: Stephen Colbert Vs. The Decemberists". Pitchfork Media. Archived from the original on October 24, 2007. Retrieved June 28, 2007.
- ^ Kurp, Josh (June 2011). "The Greatest TV Writers Rooms Ever". Vulture. New York City. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ^ BroadcastingCable.com, "Wisconsin Wise Guys Plot TV Takeover"
- ^ "Richard Dahm". Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ^ "Rich Dahm". Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ^ 68th Annual Peabody Awards Archived October 23, 2017, at the Wayback Machine, May 2008.
- ^ 71st Annual Peabody Awards Archived October 23, 2017, at the Wayback Machine, May 2012.
- ^ Stephen Colbert; Rich Dahm; Paul Dinello; Allison Silverman (October 9, 2007). I Am America (And So Can You!). Grand Central Publishing. ISBN 978-0-446-58050-2.
- ^ Carol Kolb (2004). The Onion Ad Nauseam: Complete News Archives. Fanfare For the Area Man. Vol. 15. Three Rivers Press. ISBN 978-1-4000-5455-8.
- ^ Rich Dahm (1997). The Cultural Idiocy Quiz. Adams Media Corporation. ISBN 978-1-55850-796-8.
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