Playwright Ivan Menchell is a prolific writer-producer of television shows such as "The Nanny" and "Jonas," and with co-writer Clare Sera is scheduled to have a 2015 opening for the movie "Blended," starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. After a decade hiatus from the stage, Mr. Menchell also wrote the books for the Broadway musicals "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" and "Bonnie & Clyde."
