Writer for television, films and the stage. He was previously married to Jane Wetherell, Virginia Lee Trexler and Bea Arthur.
His obituary-
Robert A. Aurthur dies; TV dramatist of the '50s
NEW YORK (AP)-Writer and producer Robert Alan Aurthur, 56, one of the leading television dramatists dur- ing the 1950s, died Monday. Best known for his work in television, Aurthur also wrote plays, screenplays, magazine articles, short stories and books. At the time, he was collaborating with Bob Fosse as co-author and producer of the film "All That Jazz." His television work included "Man on the Mountaintop" one of many dramas he wrote for "Philco Playhouse" which won the Sylvania award for best televison play of 1954. His "A Man Is 10 Feet Tall" won the 1955 Sylvania award and was a spring- board for his screen career: He adapted the play into the movie, "Edge of the City." He also wrote for "The United States Steel Hour." Aurthur won an Emmy for his televi- sion adaptation of "Darkness at Noon." His Broadway play, "A Very Special Baby," was cited as one of the 10 best plays of the 1956 season. His screen credits included "Lilith," "For the Love of Ivy," and "The Lost Man," which he also directed. The East Hampton resident leaves his wife and four children. A private funeral services is planned.
His obituary-
Robert A. Aurthur dies; TV dramatist of the '50s
NEW YORK (AP)-Writer and producer Robert Alan Aurthur, 56, one of the leading television dramatists dur- ing the 1950s, died Monday. Best known for his work in television, Aurthur also wrote plays, screenplays, magazine articles, short stories and books. At the time, he was collaborating with Bob Fosse as co-author and producer of the film "All That Jazz." His television work included "Man on the Mountaintop" one of many dramas he wrote for "Philco Playhouse" which won the Sylvania award for best televison play of 1954. His "A Man Is 10 Feet Tall" won the 1955 Sylvania award and was a spring- board for his screen career: He adapted the play into the movie, "Edge of the City." He also wrote for "The United States Steel Hour." Aurthur won an Emmy for his televi- sion adaptation of "Darkness at Noon." His Broadway play, "A Very Special Baby," was cited as one of the 10 best plays of the 1956 season. His screen credits included "Lilith," "For the Love of Ivy," and "The Lost Man," which he also directed. The East Hampton resident leaves his wife and four children. A private funeral services is planned.
Writer for television, films and the stage. He was previously married to Jane Wetherell, Virginia Lee Trexler and Bea Arthur.
His obituary-
Robert A. Aurthur dies; TV dramatist of the '50s
NEW YORK (AP)-Writer and producer Robert Alan Aurthur, 56, one of the leading television dramatists dur- ing the 1950s, died Monday. Best known for his work in television, Aurthur also wrote plays, screenplays, magazine articles, short stories and books. At the time, he was collaborating with Bob Fosse as co-author and producer of the film "All That Jazz." His television work included "Man on the Mountaintop" one of many dramas he wrote for "Philco Playhouse" which won the Sylvania award for best televison play of 1954. His "A Man Is 10 Feet Tall" won the 1955 Sylvania award and was a spring- board for his screen career: He adapted the play into the movie, "Edge of the City." He also wrote for "The United States Steel Hour." Aurthur won an Emmy for his televi- sion adaptation of "Darkness at Noon." His Broadway play, "A Very Special Baby," was cited as one of the 10 best plays of the 1956 season. His screen credits included "Lilith," "For the Love of Ivy," and "The Lost Man," which he also directed. The East Hampton resident leaves his wife and four children. A private funeral services is planned.
His obituary-
Robert A. Aurthur dies; TV dramatist of the '50s
NEW YORK (AP)-Writer and producer Robert Alan Aurthur, 56, one of the leading television dramatists dur- ing the 1950s, died Monday. Best known for his work in television, Aurthur also wrote plays, screenplays, magazine articles, short stories and books. At the time, he was collaborating with Bob Fosse as co-author and producer of the film "All That Jazz." His television work included "Man on the Mountaintop" one of many dramas he wrote for "Philco Playhouse" which won the Sylvania award for best televison play of 1954. His "A Man Is 10 Feet Tall" won the 1955 Sylvania award and was a spring- board for his screen career: He adapted the play into the movie, "Edge of the City." He also wrote for "The United States Steel Hour." Aurthur won an Emmy for his televi- sion adaptation of "Darkness at Noon." His Broadway play, "A Very Special Baby," was cited as one of the 10 best plays of the 1956 season. His screen credits included "Lilith," "For the Love of Ivy," and "The Lost Man," which he also directed. The East Hampton resident leaves his wife and four children. A private funeral services is planned.
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