John L. Greene Explained

John L. Greene
Birth Date:10 November 1912
Birth Place:Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Death Place:Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Education:State University of Iowa
Occupation:Screenwriter, radio writer
Years Active:1930sā€“1976
Spouse:Helen Greene
Children:2

John L. Greene (November 10, 1912 ā€“ 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.

Greene died in October 1995 of natural causes in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 82.[4] [5]

Notes and References

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