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Leonard Stern

Leonard Stern, along with Roger Price, created Mad Libs in the 1950s. The series has been a favorite among kids of all ages ever since. Stern had a colorful and varied history. Before cofounding Price Stern Sloan with Roger Price, Stern was a successful television writer. In addition to his creative involvement with over twenty television series and over ten motion pictures, Stern worked with Jackie Gleason on The Honeymooners. He also wrote for the The Phil Silvers ShowThe Steve Allen Show, and wrote and produced the original Get Smart television series. Stern also published A Martian Wouldn't Say That, which compiled weird and wacky memos written by people in the entertainment industry. 
Christmas Fun Mad Libs
Luck of the Mad Libs
Escape from Detention Mad Libs
Gobble Gobble Mad Libs
Easter Eggstravaganza Mad Libs
Spy Mad Libs
Ad Lib Mad Libs
Happily Ever Mad Libs
Rock 'n' Roll Mad Libs
Holly, Jolly Mad Libs
Mad About Animals Mad Libs
Dance Mania Mad Libs
Bachelorette Bash Mad Libs
More Best of Mad Libs
Peace, Love, and Mad Libs
Grand Slam Mad Libs
Happy Birthday Mad Libs
Star Wars Mad Libs
Best of Mad Libs
Sleepover Party Mad Libs
Christmas Carol Mad Libs
Family Tree Mad Libs
Pirates Mad Libs
Dear Valentine Letters Mad Libs
Winter Games Mad Libs
Halloween Mad Libs Junior
Animals, Animals, Animals! Mad Libs Junior
You've Got Mad Libs
School Rules! Mad Libs Junior
Diva Girl Mad Libs
Straight "A" Mad Libs
Cool Mad Libs
Mad Libs for President
Mad Libs on the Road
Mad Mad Mad Mad Mad Libs
Grab Bag Mad Libs

Books

Christmas Fun Mad Libs
Luck of the Mad Libs
Escape from Detention Mad Libs
Gobble Gobble Mad Libs
Easter Eggstravaganza Mad Libs
Spy Mad Libs
Ad Lib Mad Libs
Happily Ever Mad Libs
Rock 'n' Roll Mad Libs
Holly, Jolly Mad Libs
Mad About Animals Mad Libs
Dance Mania Mad Libs
Bachelorette Bash Mad Libs
More Best of Mad Libs
Peace, Love, and Mad Libs
Grand Slam Mad Libs
Happy Birthday Mad Libs
Star Wars Mad Libs
Best of Mad Libs
Sleepover Party Mad Libs
Christmas Carol Mad Libs
Family Tree Mad Libs
Pirates Mad Libs
Dear Valentine Letters Mad Libs
Winter Games Mad Libs
Halloween Mad Libs Junior
Animals, Animals, Animals! Mad Libs Junior
You've Got Mad Libs
School Rules! Mad Libs Junior
Diva Girl Mad Libs
Straight "A" Mad Libs
Cool Mad Libs
Mad Libs for President
Mad Libs on the Road
Mad Mad Mad Mad Mad Libs
Grab Bag Mad Libs

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