William Wood (screenwriter)

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William Wood
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William Wood is an American screenwriter. Along with Mel Goldberg, he wrote for the 1964 film The Lively Set , starring James Darren, Pamela Tiffin, Doug McClure and Joanie Summers. [1] [2] He also wrote for television programs including Mission: Impossible , Cimarron City , Room 222 , Here Come the Brides , Ben Casey , The Fugitive , The Mod Squad , Dan August and The Greatest Show on Earth . [3]

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References

  1. Lisanti, Tom (September 22, 2015). Pamela Tiffin: Hollywood to Rome, 1961-1974. McFarland. p. 79. ISBN   9780786496617 via Google Books.
  2. "The Lively Set (1964)". American Film Institute . Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  3. Hyatt, Wesley (October 6, 2015). Short-Lived Television Series, 1948-1978: Thirty Years of More Than 1,000 Flops. McFarland. p. 136. ISBN   9781476605159 via Google Books.