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Book, TV & film writers, journalists, and songwriters who aren’t primarily performers

John Patrick Hunter Liberty-promoting reporter

Hunter was a reporter, but his mission was to educate the public.

From This is True for 23 November 2003

Jay Morton “Superman” writer

It was Morton who came up with the signature line describing Superman.

From This is True for 14 September 2003

George Wyle “Gilligan” composer

A songwriter, you absolutely have heard at least one of his songs.

From This is True for 4 May 2003

Joe Connelly “Beaver” creator

Connelly created “Leave It to Beaver”, based on his own sons.

From This is True for 9 February 2003

Jean Kerr “Daisies” author

Kerr had writing in her blood: she had to write.

From This is True for 5 January 2003

Allen Walker Read “OK” etymologist

Read was OK.

From This is True for 20 October 2002

Stanley R. Greenberg Docudrama inventor

Greenberg invented the docudrama.

From This is True for 25 August 2002

Norman Baker “Mickey Mouse Club Show” composer

Baker wrote many hundreds of songs for Disney.

From This is True for 28 July 2002

Murray Fisher Literary editor

A magazine editor, Fisher’s influence is still felt today.

From This is True for 2 June 2002

Otis Blackwell Songwriter

Blackwell wrote some of the most classic songs ever recorded.

From This is True for 5 May 2002

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