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Irve Tunick (July 27, 1912 – September 5, 1987) was an American writer and producer known for his contributions to radio, television, and film. He is best recognized for creating and writing the television series The Witness (1960–1961) and for co-writing the screenplay for the film Murder, Inc. (1960).
Early Life and Education
[edit]Irving "Irve" Tunick was born on July 27, 1912, in New York City. Details about his early life and education are limited.
Career
[edit]Radio
[edit]Tunick began his writing career in radio, producing scripts for programs such as The World Is Yours (1937–1941) and Towards a Better World (1943–1944).[1]
Television
[edit]Transitioning to television in the 1950s, Tunick wrote for several series, including Armstrong Circle Theatre (1955–1963), Studio One (1951–1952), and Combat! (1966).[2] He created and wrote The Witness, a series that dramatized the lives of notorious figures through simulated hearings before a fictional committee.[3]
Film
[edit]In 1960, Tunick co-wrote the screenplay for Murder, Inc., a film depicting the rise and fall of a notorious crime syndicate.[4]
Professional Affiliations
[edit]Tunick served as the president of the Eastern Region of the Television Writers of America, advocating for writers' rights and industry standards.[5]
Death
[edit]Irve Tunick passed away on September 5, 1987, in Carmel, New York, at the age of 75.[6]
Selected Works
[edit]- The World Is Yours (radio series, 1937–1941)
- Towards a Better World (radio series, 1943–1944)
- Armstrong Circle Theatre (television series, 1955–1963)
- Studio One (television series, 1951–1952)
- The Witness (television series, 1960–1961)
- Murder, Inc. (film, 1960)
References
[edit]- ^ "Tunick (Irve) Radio Scripts". California Digital Library. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
- ^ "Irve Tunick Papers - Archives West". Archives West. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
- ^ "The Witness (TV series) - Wikipedia". Retrieved November 22, 2024.
- ^ "Murder, Inc. (1960) - IMDb". IMDb. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
- ^ "Irve Tunick Papers - Archives West". Archives West. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
- ^ "Irve Tunick Biography - IMDb". IMDb. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
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Irve Tunick | |
|---|---|
| Born | Irve Tunick June 27, 1912 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | September 10, 1987 (aged 75) Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Georgetown University New York University |
| Occupation | writer |
| Spouse | Adele Lehnstul until 1981, Bea Greenberg |
| Children | Richard Tunick |
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Irve Tunick (June 27, 1912 – September 10, 1987) was an American scriptwriter and former president of the Eastern Region of the Television Writers of America. <New York Times> He is best know for writing scripts for radio, televison, and movies including Studio One, The Armstrong Circle Theater, The Bold Ones, Bonanza, Ironside, Witness and The F.B.I.<New York Times> His most famous script was probably the script for Murder Inc., released in 196, which he was nominated for the oscar for best actor peter falk.<New York Times>
Early life
[edit]Irve Tunick was born on July 27, 1912 in New York City. <New York Times>. He later attended Georgetown University in Washington DC. <New York Times> After that he attended New York University. <New York Times>.
Writing career
[edit]Tunick began his career by writing radio scripts. <New York Times>
Tunick later moved to Washington D.C. during World War II. <New York Times> While in DC, he wrote scripts for films for the Federal Government to support the US war effort. <New York Times>
After World War II, Tunick returned to New York City.<New York Times> Tunick then began writing scripts for the television industry.<New York Times> Tunick founded the Eastern Region of the Television Writers of America.<New York Times>.
Works
[edit]Tunick wrote the following scripts.<New York Times> Tunick wrote for Studio One, The Armstrong Circle Theater, The Bold Ones, Bonanza, Ironside, Witness and The F.B.I.<New York Times>
Tunick also wrote Murder Inc. in 1960. <New York Times>
Awards
[edit]Tunick won the Robert E. Sherwood and George Foster Peabody Awards for achievements in the scriptwriting field.<New York Times>
Personal life
[edit]Tunick married twice. <New York Times> He married Adele Lehnstul, who died in 1981. <New York Times>
He married his secone wife. Bea Greenberg. <New York Times>
He had a son Richard Tunick and two daughters Carole Maxfield and Lisa Sarasohn. <New York Times>. He had 8 grandchildren. <New York Times>
References
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