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John Dunkel
Born(1915-02-21)February 21, 1915
DiedFebruary 22, 2001(2001-02-22) (aged 86)
Alma materWittenberg University[1]
OccupationScreenwriter
SpouseClaire Dunkel[1]
Children1[1]

John Dunkel (February 21, 1915 – February 22, 2001) was an American screenwriter.[2][3] In the 1930s he wrote for CBS RadioinHollywood, California.[1] Dunkel wrote for television programs including Gunsmoke, Bonanza, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, Wagon Train, The Californians, The Virginian, Laramie, The Big Valley and Rawhide.[1] He died in February 2001 of a heart attackinLos Angeles, California, at the age of 86.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e Galloway, Doug (April 4, 2001). "John Dunkel". Variety. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  • ^ Ellett, Ryan (November 2, 2017). Radio Drama and Comedy Writers, 1928-1962. McFarland. p. 65. ISBN 9781476629803 – via Google Books.
  • ^ Lentz, Harris (April 16, 2002). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2001. McFarland. pp. 92–93. ISBN 9780786412785 – via Google Books.
  • ^ "John Dunkel; Scriptwriter for TV Westerns". Los Angeles Times. April 4, 2001. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
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