Bradford served as Carsons head writer from 1970-75.
Above his desk at The Tonight Show was a sign that read: It left here funny.
Bradford later served as head writer for The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers between 1986 and 1987.
He also wrote episodes for MASH and Threes Company.
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Before becoming a staff writer, Bradford began his career as a comic.
He appeared at nightclubs and opened the show for such acts as Simon & Garfunkel and the Temptations.
