Klee, Lawrence M.

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Klee (1915-1957) was a writer for radio and television programs during the 1940s and 1950s and authored the 1947 documentary "The Roosevelt Story." The comic book character Mike Barnett was based on his television program "Man Against Crime."

From the description of Papers, 1936-1957. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 31252142

Lawrence M. Klee was a writer for radio and television, very active during the 1940s and 1950s, writing for several crime and adventure series in both mass media, including MAN AGAINST CRIME, Mr. & MRS. NORTH, and Mr. KEEN, TRACER OF LOST PERSONS, as well as the daytime drama YOUNG WIDDER BROWN.

In addition to his work in radio and television, during the Second World War Klee also wrote three skits for the American Theatre Wing dramatizing the need to buy War Bonds, for which he received a Silver Medal Award from the U.S. Treasury Department.

From the description of Lawrence M. Klee papers, 1941-1950. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122517155

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Comic books, strips, etc.
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Radio scripts
Television authorship
Television programs
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Radio writers
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Active 1941

Active 1950

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