Bennett Alfred Cerf (May 25, 1898 – August 27, 1971) was an American writer, publisher, and co-founder of the American publishing firm Random House. Cerf was also known for his own …

May 21, 2025 · Bennett Cerf (born May 25, 1898, New York, New York, U.S.—died August 27, 1971, Mount Kisco, New York) was an American publisher and editor. With Donald S. Klopfer, …

Aug 29, 1971 · Bennett Cerf, one of the coun try's foremost book publishers, died late Friday night at his estate in Mount Kisco, N. Y. He was 73 years old.

Bennett Cerf. Writer: The Twilight Zone. Best known as publisher and founder of Random House. Published many giants of 20th century American literature, including William Faulkner, James …

May 29, 2018 · Bennett Cerf (1898-1971) helped to shape the American publishing business into what it is today. A writer and television personality, Cerf was also an active editor and …

Feb 7, 2025 · Bennett Cerf’s life was a masterclass in blending humor, intellect, and cultural courage. From the literary world to the TV screen, he reminded us all that sometimes, the best …

Generations of children may have been introduced to Bennett Cerf by his Book of Riddles, but he was more than just a compiler of humor: An extroverted punster and raconteur who published …

Bennett Cerf, eminent publisher and punster, was a founder and chairman of Random House Books, a writer and editor of many humor books, and a popular panelist on television's long …

Gayle Feldman’s biography of Bennett Cerf (1898-1971), the cofounder of Random House, tells the story of a remarkable American life lived large, at the crossroads of books, Broadway, TV, …

Jan 10, 2016 · Bennett Alfred Cerf, May 25, 1898 – August 27, 1971, was an American publisher, one of the founders of American publishing firm Random House. Cerf was also known for his …