Norman Macdonnell

Norman Macdonnell (November 8, 1916, Pasadena, California – November 28, 1979, Burbank, California)[1] was an American radio and television producer best known for co-creating (along with John Meston) and producing the Western radio and television series, Gunsmoke. He was a long-time executive producer for the television series The Virginian.

Radio

Macdonnell was active during the days of old-time radio. Programs for which he was producer, director, or both included The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, Escape, Fort Laramie, Gunsmoke, Have Gun, Will Travel, The Harold Peary Show, Suspense,[2] The Green Lama [3] and Rogers of the Gazette.[4]

Television

Macdonnell was credited with the "creation of the longest-running prime-time drama series in TV history", Gunsmoke. [5]

Macdonnell produced two other television programs, The Virginian and The Road West.[6]

Family

Macdonnell married Judith Murray;[1] the couple had one child (a daughter[6]), two grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.

References

  1. 1 2 "Norman Macdonnell Biography". Internet Move Database. Retrieved June 1, 2014.
  2. ↑ Dunning, John. (1976). Tune in Yesterday: The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio, 1925-1976. Prentice-Hall, Inc. ISBN 0-13-932616-2, pp. 12, 185, 215, 259-60, 268, 518, 584.
  3. ↑ "CBS Mystery Series". Broadcasting-Telecasting. Broadcasting Publications, Inc. June 13, 1949. Retrieved June 2, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Rogers of the Gazette" (PDF). Old-Time Radio. Retrieved June 2, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Norman Macdonnell". tv.com. Retrieved June 2, 2014.
  6. 1 2 "Norman Macdonnell, 'Gunsmoke' Creator". The Hour. December 1, 1979. Retrieved June 2, 2014.


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