John L. Greene (November 10, 1912 – October 4, 1995) was an American screenwriter. He was the creator of the American science fiction sitcom My Favorite Martian.[1]
John L. Greene | |
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Born | Buffalo, New York, U.S. | November 10, 1912
Died | October 4, 1995 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged 82)
Education | State University of Iowa |
Occupation(s) | Screenwriter, radio writer |
Years active | 1930s–1976 |
Spouse | Helen Greene |
Children | 2 |
Greene started his career in the 1930s writing for radio programs.[2] He started writing for television in 1951 on the short film Tinhorn Troubadors.[3] His television credits include The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, Our Miss Brooks, Bewitched, Petticoat Junction, The Real McCoys, The Andy Griffith Show, Green Acres and I Dream of Jeannie. He retired in 1976, last writing credits being for 2 episodes of Chico and the Man.[citation needed]
Greene died in October 1995 of natural causes in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 82.[4][5]
References
edit- ^ "The San Francisco Examiner from San Francisco, California - 33". The San Francisco Examiner. October 6, 1995. p. 33.
- ^ Radio Drama and Comedy Writers, 1928-1962. McFarland. December 2017. p. 92. ISBN 9781476665931.
- ^ Encyclopedia of American Short Films, 1926-1959. McFarland. July 13, 2020. p. 567. ISBN 9781476681184.
- ^ "John L. Greene". 9 October 1995. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
- ^ "The Los Angeles Times from Los Angeles, California - Page 18". The Los Angeles Times. October 5, 1995. p. 18.
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