Bengt Sahlberg
About Bengt Sahlberg
Bengt Lennart Sahlberg (28 April 1933 - 9 May 2016) was a Swedish contributor to Svenska Mad, the Swedish edition of Mad magazine, where he was responsible for a large share of the content, particularly during the 1960s and 1970s. He was especially noted for his "transcriptions" of well-known poems and songs, as well as special supplements that were unique to the Swedish edition.
He also contributed to the satirical publication Gronkopings Veckoblad. His work is credited with influencing comedians including Billey Shamrock and Kjell Swanberg. He spent the later part of his life in Strangnas and is buried at Ruds kyrkogard in Karlstad.
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Frequently asked questions
What did Bengt Sahlberg do at Svenska Mad?
Bengt Sahlberg was responsible for a large share of the content of Svenska Mad, the Swedish edition of Mad magazine, particularly during the 1960s and 1970s.
What were Bengt Sahlberg's transcriptions?
Sahlberg was especially noted for his transcriptions of well-known poems and songs, and for special supplements that appeared only in the Swedish edition of Mad.
Which comedians did Bengt Sahlberg influence?
His work is credited with influencing comedians including Billey Shamrock and Kjell Swanberg.
Did Bengt Sahlberg write for other publications?
Yes. Besides Svenska Mad he contributed to the satirical publication Gronkopings Veckoblad. He lived from 28 April 1933 to 9 May 2016.
