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Will Glickman (March 7, 1910 – March 11, 1983) was an American playwright who frequently collaborated with Joseph Stein. Glickman made his Broadway debut in 1948 with sketches he and Stein wrote for the revue Lend an Ear.
American dramatist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Will Glickman (March 7, 1910 – March 11, 1983) was an American playwright who frequently collaborated with Joseph Stein. Glickman made his Broadway debut in 1948 with sketches he and Stein wrote for the revue Lend an Ear.
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Will Glickman was a writer and playwright who was head writer for The Jimmy Dean Show, including material for Rowlf the Dog. In 1973, Glickman was in meetings with Jim Henson and fellow writers Jerry Juhl and Jerry Ross to discuss script ideas for The Muppets Valentine Show. However, Glickman's name was omitted from the final special.
Glickman spent his early career scripting for radio shows, including The Alan Young Show and adapting film and stage scripts for The Ford Theatre (1947-1948). On Broadway, he often collaborated with Joseph Stein, starting with the 1948 review Lend an Ear and including the comedy Mrs. Gibbons' Boys (1949) and the book for the musical Plain and Fancy (1955, with Barbara Cook and music by Albert Hague).
1.Jim Henson's Red Book. "7/23-27/1973 – ’1st Meeting w/writers Valentine Show – Will Glickman, Jerry Ross and Juhl.’"
Will Glickman. Latest News on Will Glickman: CASEMENT to Play Theatre Rhinoceros This Week (Apr 7, 2024) Playwrights Foundation Announces Cohort And Finalists For Resident Playwrights...
Mar 30, 2022 · Photo: Jessica Palopoli / San Francisco Playhouse. “Shoot Me When …” by Ruben Grijalva won the 2022 Will Glickman Award for best new play to premiere in the Bay Area last year, a panel of...
The prestigious Will Glickman Award celebrates excellence in playwriting by selecting the best new play to premiere in the region each year. Named in honor of Bay Area playwright and screenwriter Will Glickman, this award has been presented annually since 1984.
Explore the life and legacy of Will Glickman, the renowned playwright and actor involved in Jim Henson's Red Book project. Discover the fascinating details of his work and contribution in the world of theater and storytelling.
