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.[1]
John L. Greene | |
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| Born | November 10, 1912 Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Died | October 4, 1995 (aged 82) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Education | State University of Iowa |
| Occupation(s) | Screenwriter, radio writer |
| Years active | 1930s–1976 |
| Spouse | Helen Greene |
| Children | 2 |
Greene started his career in the 1930s writing for radio programs.[2] He started writing for television in 1951 on the short film Tinhorn Troubadors.[3] 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.[citation needed]
Greene died in October 1995 of natural causes in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 82.[4][5]