Sid Kuller was an influential American comedy writer, producer, and lyricist/composer, born on October 27, 1910, in New York City, and passed away on September 16, 1993, in Sherman Oaks, California. Educated at Columbia University, Kuller began his career contributing jokes and songs to vaudeville performers and became a ghost-gag-writer for Al Boasberg. He moved to Hollywood in 1937, where he collaborated with Ray Golden and Hal Fimberg on the screenplay for the Marx Brothers' film "The Big Store," also providing lyrics for its musical climax, "The Tenement Symphony."

Kuller and Golden were known for their work with the Ritz Brothers, writing comedy songs and special material. On Broadway, they contributed to the 1940 revue "Meet the People" and the political musical revue "O Say Can You Sing." Kuller was also involved in the Federal Theater Project's "Swing Mikado."

During World War II, Kuller served in the U.S. Army Air Corps First Motion Picture Unit, writing music for training and combat films. Post-war, he continued to write for Broadway, television, and nightclubs, working on shows like "The Colgate Comedy Hour" and "The Milton Berle Show." He collaborated with notable musicians such as Duke Ellington and Hal Borne, and his popular songs include "Elmer's Wedding Day," "I Wish I Wuz," and "Jump for Joy."

In the 1970s, Kuller worked with Sandy Matlowsky and Tige Andrews on original songs that reflected the political and social consciousness of the era. Known for his clever and humorous writing, Kuller left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry through his diverse contributions to comedy and music.