His son, Neil, tells Los Angeles Times that Gordon died Wednesday of age-related causes at a Los Angeles hospital.
Gordon began his comedy-writing career after World War II and teamed with Hal Goldman. They shared two Emmys with fellow Benny writers and a third with Sheldon Keller for a Carol Channing special.
Gordon also wrote for the TV shows of the Smothers Brothers, Flip Wilson, Carol Burnett, Tony Orlando and Barbara Mandrell. His sitcom work included "That's My Mama," ''Carter Country," ''Hello, Larry," ''Three's Company" and "227."