Karen Hill (television writer)

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Karen Hill is a Canadian television producer, television writer and story editor. Her credits include Sophie , Blue Murder , Show Me Yours and the film Expecting for which she was nominated for a Canadian Comedy Award in 2004 for Pretty Funny Writing.


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