William Blinn

Born July 21, 1937

† Died October 22, 2020

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Originating from Toledo, Ohio, Blinn entered the television industry in the 1960s, quickly establishing himself as a versatile writer and story editor on series such as Rawhide, Gunsmoke, The Rookies, Here Come the Brides and Shane. His screenplay for the TV movie Brian’s Song earned both an Emmy and a Peabody Award, and a second Emmy followed for contributions to the landmark miniseries Roots. He…

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