Ritch Shydner was born on December 3, 1952 in Pennsville, New Jersey, USA as Ritchie Allen Shidner. He is a writer and producer, known for Blue Collar TV (2004), The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1988) and Jeff Foxworthy: Totally Committed (1998). He is married to Kay Sheffler. They have three children. He was previously married to Carol Leifer.