Lee Kalcheim
Lee Kalcheim (June 27, 1938 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American screenwriter.[1]
Writing and producing career
Television show episodes
Kalcheim has written numerous television shows including episodes for The Paper Chase (1985); All in the Family (1971–72; Emmy 1973); N.Y.P.D. (1967–69); and the ABC After School Special: "The Bridge of Adam Rush" (1974)[2]
Films
Under the pseudonym Norman Jonas, Kalcheim co-wrote the cult favorite horror movie Let's Scare Jessica to Death (1971), which in Kalcheim's first draft was reportedly written as a satirical comedy.
Plays
Among his plays are:
| Play name | First produced | First published | Description and/or Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defiled | Unknown | Unknown | When a technophobic librarian threatens to detonate the library if his card catalog is taken away, the police must negotiate with him.[3] |
| The Alfred Hitchcock Hour: The Trap | 1965 | 1965 | Peg Beale, played by Anne Francis, can no longer bear her marriage with affluent mass toy producer, Robert Strauss as Ted Beale. Peg is not cheerful when Ted hires a new, attractive, scholarly assistant, John Cochran (Donnelly Rhodes), seeing as John has already seen Peg with another man. It turns into a murder scheme concocted by Peg to murder Ted with John.[4] |
| The Alfred Hitchcock Hour: The Final Performance | 1965 | 1965 | [4] |
| An Audible Sign | 1968 | Unknown | [5] |
| Match Play | 1969 | 1969 | [6] |
| Is This Trip Really Necessary? | 1970 | 1970 | [4] |
| All in the Family: Edith Writes a Song | 1971 | 1971 | [4] |
| All in the Family: Archie and Edith Alone | 1972 | 1972 | [4] |
| All in the Family: Edith, the Judge | 1972 | 1972 | [4] |
| All in the Family: The Bunkers and the Swingers | 1972 | 1972 | [4] |
| Sanford and Son: The Light Housekeeper | 1972 | 1972 | [4] |
| Hurry, Harry | 1972 | 1972 | [5] |
| Class of '63 | 1973 | 1973 | [4][7] |
| The Boy Who Came to Leave | 1973 | 1973 | [8] |
| Win With Wheeler | 1975 | 1984 | [5][9][10] |
| The Comedy Company | 1978 | 1978 | [4] |
| Winning Isn't Everything | 1978 | 1978 | [1] |
| Marriage Is Alive and Well | 1980 | 1980 | [4] |
| Breakfast with Les and Bess | 1983 | 1984 | [5][11] |
| Friends | Unknown | 1984 | [12] |
| Moving | 1991 | Unknown | [5] |
References
- 1 2 Smith, Liz. "Off the Grapevine". Toledo Blade, March 30, 1978, p. TV-7. Retrieved on May 30, 2013.
- ↑ The Dispatch (Lexington, N.C.). "Boys adjustment told on Afternoon Special". October 18, 1974, p. TV-6. Retrieved on May 30, 2013.
- ↑ "Defiled". Samuel French, Inc. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 "Lee Kalcheim Filmography". Fandango. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Lee Kalcheim". Doollee. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
- ↑ Norwalk Hour. "Polka Dot Playhouse Has Casting Call". February 13, 1969, p. 5. Retrieved on May 30, 2013.
- ↑ Sumter Daily Item. "Wednesday Movie Best Bet". March 14, 1973, p. 19B. Retrieved on May 30, 2013.
- ↑ Brukenfeld, Dick. "A lonely lady, tied to her tube" (Review). The Village Voice, June 14, 1973, pp. 66, 68. Retrieved on May 30, 2013.
- ↑ The Day (New London, Conn.). "O'Neill to present new Kalcheim play". August 1, 1975, p. 8. Retrieved on May 30, 2013.
- ↑ Huisking, Charlie. "Kalcheim Has High Hopes For His Comedy". Sarasota Herald-Tribune, July 31, 1976, p. 3B. Retrieved on May 30, 2013.
- ↑ Beahan, Brad. "Solid season ahead for community theaters". Lakeland Ledger, October 3, 1985, pp. 1C & 6C. Retrieved on May 30, 2013.
- ↑ Rich, Frank. "THEATER: 'FRIENDS' BY LEE KALCHEIM". The New York Times. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
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