Tunick, Irve

Dates:
Active 1936
Active 1958

Biographical notes:

Tunick was born in NY, NY, July 27, 1912; was a writer for radio and television, best known for his work on popular television shows in the 1950s; created film scripts promoting the war effort for the Federal government during WWI; was the founder of the Eastern Region of the Television Writers of America; his numerous credits include Bonanza, Studio one, Ironside and The bold ones; his film credits include Murder, Inc., Lady of vengeance, and High hell; he died Sept. 5, 1987.

From the description of Collection of radio scripts, 1936-1958. (University of California, Los Angeles). WorldCat record id: 41262938

Irve Tunick was born on July 27, 1912 in New York City. He began his writing career by producing radio scripts for a number of shows, including "The World is Yours" and "Towards a Better World." By 1950 he had transitioned into television writing and began writing scripts for numerous television series, including "The Armstrong Circle Theatre," "Studio One," and "Witness." Finally, he also wrote one feature film, "Murder Inc." in 1960. During his writing career, he also served as the president of the Eastern Region of the Television Writers of America. Irve Tunick died on September 5, 1987.

From the description of Irve Tunick papers, 1942-1973. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 62502458

Irve Tunick was born on July 27, 1912 in New York City. He began his writing career by producing radio scripts for a number of shows, including “The World is Yours” and “Towards a Better World.” By 1950 he had transitioned into television writing and began writing scripts for numerous television series, including “The Armstrong Circle Theatre,” “Studio One,” and “Witness.” Finally, he also wrote one feature film, “Murder Inc.” in 1960. During his writing career, he also served as the president of the Eastern Region of the Television Writers of America. Irve Tunick died on September 5, 1987.

From the guide to the Irve Tunick papers, 1942-1973, (University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.)

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  • Television scripts

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  • Radio writers
  • Television writers

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