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Glen A. Larson
Writer

Glen A. Larson

3 Jan 1937Born
14 Nov 2014Died
77Age at death
51Credits

Biography

Glen Albert Larson (January 3, 1937 – November 14, 2014) was an American television producer, writer, and composer. He created many series, including Alias Smith and Jones, Battlestar Galactica, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo, Quincy, M.E., The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries, B. J. and the Bear, The Fall Guy, Magnum, P.I., and Knight Rider. Active on television until the early 2010s, he was also a member of the folk revival/satire group The Four Preps.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2008Knight RiderSeries: Writer, Creator (17 episodes)
  2. 2004Battlestar GalacticaSeries: Creator
  3. 2000SciographySeries (5 episodes)
  4. 1999Millennium ManFilm: Writer
  5. 1999The Darwin ConspiracyFilm: Writer
  6. 1997NightmanFilm: Writer
  7. 1997Team Knight RiderSeries: Creator
  8. 1997Night ManSeries: Director, Writer, Creator (1 episode)
  9. 1994One West WaikikiSeries: Director, Writer, Creator (1 episode)
  10. 1993Staying AfloatFilm: Writer
  11. 1991P.S. I Luv USeries: Writer, Creator (4 episodes)
  12. 1989ChameleonsFilm: Writer, Director
  13. 1987The HighwaymanSeries: Writer, Creator (1 episode)
  14. 1985In Like FlynnFilm: Writer
  15. 1985Half NelsonFilm: Writer
  16. 1985Half NelsonSeries: Writer, Creator (1 episode)
  17. 1984Cover UpSeries: Writer, Creator (3 episodes)
  18. 1984Crazy DanSeries: Writer, Creator (1 episode)
  19. 1983MasqueradeSeries: Writer, Creator (2 episodes)
  20. 1983AutomanSeries: Writer, Creator (2 episodes)
  21. 1983ManimalSeries: Writer, Creator (2 episodes)
  22. 1983Trauma CenterSeries: Creator
  23. 1982Knight Rider: Knight of the PhoenixFilm: Writer
  24. 1982Knight RiderSeries: Writer, Creator (1 episode)
  25. 1982RoosterFilm: Writer
  26. 1982Terror at AlcatrazFilm: Writer
  27. 1981The Fall GuySeries: Writer, Creator (8 episodes)
  28. 1980Conquest of the EarthFilm: Writer
  29. 1980Magnum PI: Don't Eat the Snow in HawaiiFilm: Writer
  30. 1980Magnum, P.I.Series: Writer, Creator (2 episodes)
  31. 1980The Murder That Wouldn't DieFilm: Writer
  32. 1980Galactica 1980Series: Writer, Creator (9 episodes)
  33. 1979The Misadventures of Sheriff LoboSeries: Writer, Creator (6 episodes)
  34. 1979Buck Rogers in the 25th CenturySeries: Writer, Creator (2 episodes)
  35. 1979Mission Galactica: The Cylon AttackFilm: Writer
  36. 1979Buck Rogers in the 25th CenturyFilm: Writer
  37. 1979B. J. and the BearSeries: Writer, Creator (2 episodes)
  38. 1978Battlestar GalacticaFilm: Writer
  39. 1978Battlestar GalacticaSeries: Writer, Creator (10 episodes)
  40. 1978The IslanderFilm: Writer
  41. 1978A Double LifeFilm: Screenplay
  42. 1978Sword of JusticeSeries: Writer (1 episode)
  43. 1977The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew MysteriesSeries: Writer, Director (8 episodes)
  44. 1977Benny & Barney: Las Vegas UndercoverFilm: Writer
  45. 1976Quincy, M.E.Series: Writer, Creator (4 episodes)
  46. 1975SwitchSeries: Director, Writer, Creator (1 episode)
  47. 1975SwitchFilm: Writer
  48. 1973The Six Million Dollar Man: Wine, Women and WarFilm: Writer
  49. 1971Alias Smith and JonesSeries: Writer, Creator (8 episodes)
  50. 1970McCloudSeries: Writer, Director (8 episodes)
  51. 196412 O'Clock HighSeries: Writer (1 episode)

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