Spoiler : Born in Harlem, New York 6/14/1917; died 1/14/2003 of pancreatic cancer at his home in Los Angeles, California. Married to Jacqueline Boncy Monash (?-2003 his death). Son of silent film actress Rhoda Melrose. Writer for episodes of Famous Jury Trials on ABC-Radio during the late 1940's.

Spoiler : Writer of various teleplays for Kraft Television Theatre on NBC-TV and ABC-TV (1947-1958); Studio One on CBS-TV (1948-58); Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse on CBS-TV (1958-1960). Creator, producer and writer for Cain's Hundred on NBC-TV (1961-1962); Peyton Place on ABC-TV (1964- 1969). Executive producer of Judd For The Defense on ABC-TV (1967-1969). Emmy Award in 1958 for writing "The Lonely Wizard" presented on the Schlitz Playhouse Of Stars for CBS. 1980 Golden Globe for writing television mini-series, "All Quiet On The Western Front." 2000 Paddy Chayefsky Laurel Award for lifetime achievement from the Writers Guild of America.