Ted Mann, R.I.P.

September 11, 2025

Ted Mann, who started writing for the National Lampoon in 1975 and continued through the eighties, has died at age 72. He was probably best known for writing the “O.C. and Stiggs” series for the magazine. After his time with NatLamp he went on to be a writer and producer for several TV shows, including NYPD Blue, Deadwood, and Homeland.

R.I.P., Ted.

Obit at the Hollywood Reporter.

Comments

It's a real shame that he died at such a relatively young age. RIP

—Rob

September 16, 2025 2:50 pm

The sad news encouraged me to finally read Crimes; or: I'm Sorry Sir, But We Do Not Sell Handguns to Junkies. Mann's first book, published in Vancouver when he was just twenty, it had been sitting on my desk for at least two years. If interested, my review can be found here: https://brianbusby.blogspot.com/2025/09/ted-manns-pulp-fiction.html A great loss. The last Bombarder Guide contributor standing, he will be missed.

—Brian Busby

October 20, 2025 10:53 am

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