John T. Dugan | |
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Born |
Verplanck, New York, U.S. | October 11, 1920
Died | December 24, 1994
Encino, California, U.S. | (aged 74)
Alma mater |
Fordham University
[1] Catholic University of America [1] University of Minnesota [1] |
Occupation | Screenwriter |
Spouse | Jacqueline Bonnot [1] |
Children | 3 [1] |
John T. Dugan (October 11, 1920 – December 24, 1994) was an American screenwriter. He wrote for television programs, including Bonanza, Mr. Novak, 12 O'Clock High, Dr. Kildare, Adam-12, Star Trek: The Original Series, Ben Casey, Mission: Impossible, Columbo and Little House on the Prairie. Dugan died in December 1994 of pancreatic cancer at his home in Encino, California, at the age of 74. [2]
Dugan was twice nominated for the Writers Guild of America Award for Television: Episodic Drama: in 1968, for the Star Trek: The Original Series episode " Return to Tomorrow"; and in 1980, for the Little House on the Prairie episode "Second Spring".[ citation needed]