Joe Bodolai
Joe Bodolai was an American film and television producer and writer.
Born and raised in the United States, Bodolai was opposed to the Vietnam War and moved to Canada in order to avoid being drafted. He moved back to the United States in 1981 to write for twenty episodes of Saturday Night Live before returning to Canada.
He is best known for producing such television shows as It's Only Rock & Roll, Comics!, and The Kids in the Hall and helping to launch the careers of the young talent featured on those shows. He also co-wrote the first draft of the film Wayne's World with Mike Myers.
Bodolai was a founder of The Comedy Network, helping the new channel secure its licence from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission in 1996, and expected to be named the new channel's head by its owners. He was disappointed when he was not hired and decided to return permanently to the United States.
Creator Id: 680Virtual Collection: Original CCCA
Country of Birth: USA
Province of Birth: Ohio
Year of Birth: 1948
City: Beverly Hills
Country: Canada
Type of Creator: Writer
Ending Year: 2011
Gender: Male
Living Status: Deceased
Mediums: film, text-based
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