Bob Randall (born Stanley Goldstein; August 20, 1937February 11, 1995) was an American screenwriter, playwright, novelist, and television producer.

Biography

Randall was born Stanley Goldstein on August 20, 1937 in

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. Prior to becoming a writer, Randall worked as an advertising copywriter. In 1977, Randall had his only screen acting role as J. M. Bedford in the short-lived television comedy series '' On Our Own'', which he also created. The same year, Randall published the thriller novel '' The Fan'', about an aging actress stalked by a psychotic young man. The novel won an Edgar Award for Best First Novel, and was adapted into the 1981 feature film of the same name starring Lauren Bacall and

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. In 1984, Randall began producing the network series ''

Kate & Allie ''Kate & Allie'' is an American sitcom television series that aired on CBS from March 19, 1984 to May 22, 1989, starring Susan Saint James and Jane Curtin as two divorced women, both with children, who decide to live together in the same house. ...

'', and also served as a writer of 34 episodes. Randall later wrote the screenplay for the television film ''

David's Mother ''David's Mother'' is a 1994 American made-for-television drama film directed by Robert Allan Ackerman and stars Kirstie Alley as a devoted mother trying to cope with her autistic teenage son David ( Michael Goorjian). The film aired on CBS on A ...

'' (1994), which earned him one Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries and a further three nominations in the same category.

Death

Randall died in New Milford, Connecticut on February 11, 1995, aged 57, of AIDS-related illness. He was survived by Gary Pratt, his partner of 15 years.

Bibliography

Novels

*'' The Fan'' (1977) *''The Next'' (1981) *''The Calling'' (1983) *''The Last Man on the List'' (1990)

Plays

*'' 6 Rms Riv Vu'' (1972) *''

The Magic Show ''The Magic Show'' is a one-act musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Bob Randall. It starred magician Doug Henning. Produced by Edgar Lansbury, Joseph Beruh, and Ivan Reitman, it opened on May 28, 1974 at the Cort T ...

'' (1974)

Filmography

Accolades

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