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Christine Houston (born 1935 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American writer. She is the creator of the popular 1980s sitcom 227, and also worked on other shows including The Jeffersons, and Punky Brewster. Houston is not only a series writer, she also enjoys writing plays, and novels such as Laughing Through The Tears.
Mar 8, 2016 · Christine Houston, a Chicago native, is the creator of the hit 1980s sitcom “227” that aired on NBC from 1985 until 1990. She is the first African-American woman to receive a “created by” credit in primetime television. Houston now teaches screenwriting at Chicago State University and is also an alumni of the school.
Aug 18, 2022 · NBC changed Christine Houston’s play a lot to turn it into a television show. But she retained stage rights, and the original play is still performed. It has returned to the South Side for another run, at the ETA Creative Arts Foundation. By Mariah Rush, Staff Reporter. Aug 18, 2022, 12:53pm PDT.
Mrs. Houston is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Creative Writing while teaching Playwriting, Writing for Television and Writing The Screen Play, at Chicago State University. In a joint collaboration, Professor Houston has co-authored a text book with her mentor, Dr. Christine List.
Feb 10, 2016 · February 10, 2016. Christine Houston is widely considered a living legend. She used her life growing up on the South Side of Chicago as content for a hit show which solidified her place in...
Christine Houston. Writer. Additional Crew. Actress. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Christine Houston is known for 227 (1985), The Jeffersons (1975) and Punky Brewster (1984). Add photos, demo reels. Add to list. View contact info at IMDbPro. Known for: 227. 6.7. TV Series. Writer. 1985–1990 • 116 eps. The Jeffersons. 7.5. TV Series. Writer.
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