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Louis S Peterson

Louis S. Peterson

Writer

In 1953, Louis S. Peterson became the first African American playwright to have a dramatic play produced on Broadway when "Take a Giant Step" premiered. Shortly thereafter, he became one of the first African American writers to work in prime time network television. He received an Emmy nomination in 1957 for writing "Joey," an episode of the anthology series, "Goodyear Television Playhouse."

Born: June 17, 1922 in Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Died: April 27, 1998 (Age 75)

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Louis S. Peterson  Movies & TV Credits

Title Rating Job Role(s) Year
Movie
6.7
WritingScreenplay, Theatre Play1959
Movie
8.5
WritingWriter1954
TV Show
6.8
WritingWriter
1 Episode
1961-1966
TV Show
7.4
WritingWriter
51 Episodes
1955-1957
TV Show
7.5
WritingTeleplay
1 Episode
1951-1957
Title Rating Job Role(s) Year
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