When it comes to eighties war epics, there is nothing quite as fun as 1980's Private Benjamin. It follows Jewish-American princess Judy Benjamin (Goldie Hawn), who joins the Women's Army Corps ...

Shyer was nominated for an Oscar for the 1980 comedy "Private Benjamin" starring Goldie Hawn. Shyer and Meyers co-wrote the movie with Harvey Miller. Shyer and Meyers married in 1990 and enjoyed a ...

Brennan's "Private Benjamin" role led to an enduring friendship with Hawn. A couple of years after they filmed the movie, Brennan and Hawn had dinner one night in 1982 in Venice, Calif.

Beginning with "Slither," a 1973 comedy that starred James Caan and Peter Boyle, Mr. Zieff directed nine comedies, including "Private Benjamin" (1980), with Goldie Hawn as a socialite who joins ...