R.I.P Charles H. Joffe

July 9 saw the passing of Charles H. Joffe, who in partnership with Jack Rollins, produced virtually every film made by Woody Allen and were considered deans of American comedy.

Along with the Allen films, Rollins and Joffe were also the first to bring Lenny Bruce to New York and helped develop the team of Mike Nichols and Elaine May.

As a manager, Joffe helped guide the careers of Dick Cavett, Robin Williams and Billy Crystal.

He died in Los Angeles at the age of 78.

Read the Los Angeles Times Obituary.