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American screenwriter For the politician and judge of Ohio, see John L. Greene (Ohio politician).
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.

Greene started his career in the 1930s writing for radio programs. He started writing for television in 1951 on the short film Tinhorn Troubadors. 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.

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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