Roger O. Hirson

Roger O. Hirson ( born May 5, 1926) is an American screenwriter and playwright. He is best known for the books of the Broadway musical Pippin and Walking Happy. Pippin earned him a nomination for the Tony Award. He was also involved in many anthology television series since the 1950s.

Works

  • Charles Dickens ' Christmas Carol ( 1984)
  • Alcoa Hour: "The Big Build Up"
  • Alcoa Hour: " Man on a Tiger"
  • Goodyear Television Playhouse: "End of the mission"
  • Goodyear Television Playhouse: "Doing Her Bit"
  • Goodyear Television Playhouse: "Mr. Dorothy Allen"
  • Hallmark Hall of Fame: "A Bell for Adano "
  • Playhouse 90: "The Long March"
  • Playhouse 90: "Journey to the Day"
  • Studio One: " Trial by Slander "
  • Studio One: " The Weston Strain"
  • Studio One: " Kurishiki Incident"
  • Sunday Showcase: " One Loud Clear Voice "
  • The DuPont Show of the Week: " The Outpost "
  • The DuPont Show of the Week: "Do not Go Upstairs "
  • The DuPont Show of the Week: " Windfall "
  • The Philco Television Playhouse: " The Basket Weaver " (1947 )
  • The Philco Television Playhouse: "The Miss America Story" (1947 )

Private

Roger Hirson Alice Hirson is divorced and has two sons: David, who writes plays, and Christopher Hirson, a jazz musician.

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