Bill Todman
American screenwriter and producer of 'The Twilight Zone'
Born
July 31st, 1916
108 years ago
Died
July 29th, 1979
45 years ago — 62 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Contributed significantly to the television industry as a screenwriter and producer. Worked alongside partner Charles E. Goodman to co-create various successful television shows. Instrumental in the production of the anthology series 'The Twilight Zone', which became a landmark in American television. Also contributed to the creation of other shows such as 'The Defenders' and 'Nice Time'. Over the years, produced and co-produced a number of popular television programs that garnered critical and audience acclaim.
Co-created 'The Twilight Zone'
Produced 'The Defenders'
Produced 'Nice Time'
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