John L. Greene

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John L. Greene
Born(1912-11-10)November 10, 1912
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
DiedOctober 4, 1995(1995-10-04) (aged 82)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
EducationState University of Iowa
Occupation(s)Screenwriter, radio writer
Years active1930s–1976
SpouseHelen Greene
Children2

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]

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

  1. ^ "The San Francisco Examiner from San Francisco, California - 33". The San Francisco Examiner. October 6, 1995. p. 33.
  2. ^ Radio Drama and Comedy Writers, 1928-1962. McFarland. December 2017. p. 92. ISBN 9781476665931.
  3. ^ Encyclopedia of American Short Films, 1926-1959. McFarland. July 13, 2020. p. 567. ISBN 9781476681184.
  4. ^ "John L. Greene". 9 October 1995. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  5. ^ "The Los Angeles Times from Los Angeles, California - Page 18". The Los Angeles Times. October 5, 1995. p. 18.


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