Douglas Schwartz is an American television screenwriter and series creator who, along with

Michael Berk Michael Berk is an American television screenwriter. He worked with Douglas Schwartz as a writer on the television series '' Manimal'', and many made-for-television movies. He wrote the earlier scripts of the series ''Baywatch'', and is also kn ...

, worked as a writer on the television series ''

Manimal ''Manimal'' is an American superhero television series created by Glen A. Larson and Donald R. Boyle, it ran on NBC from September 30 to December 17, 1983. The show centers on the character Jonathan Chase ( Simon MacCorkindale), a shape-shiftin ...

'', and multiple made for television movies. He is most famous for creating co-producing, and writing ''

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'', as well as creating and writing the earlier scripts of ''

Baywatch ''Baywatch'' is an American action drama television series about lifeguards who patrol the beaches of Los Angeles County, California, and Hawaii, starring David Hasselhoff. It was created by Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz, and Gregory J. Bonann, ...

'', a series which exceeded a global audience of 1 billion people. He also developed '' Sheena'', based on the

comic book A comic book, also called comicbook, comic magazine or (in the United Kingdom and Ireland) simply comic, is a publication that consists of comics art in the form of sequential juxtaposed panels that represent individual scenes. Panels are of ...

of the same name. Douglas Schwartz is a nephew of

Sherwood Schwartz Sherwood Charles Schwartz (; November 14, 1916 – July 12, 2011) was an American television screenwriter and producer. He worked on radio shows in the 1940s, but he now is best known for creating the 1960s television series '' Gilligan's Isla ...

, who created the TV show ''

Gilligan's Island ''Gilligan's Island'' is an American sitcom created and produced by Sherwood Schwartz. The show's ensemble cast features Bob Denver, Alan Hale Jr., Jim Backus, Natalie Schafer, Tina Louise, Russell Johnson and Dawn Wells. It aired for thr ...

''.

Screenwriting credits

Television

*''

'' (1983) *''

'' (1986-1987) *''

'' (1989-1992) *''

Thunder in Paradise ''Thunder in Paradise'' is an American action-adventure TV series from the creators of ''Baywatch,'' which stars Hulk Hogan, Chris Lemmon, and Carol Alt. This first-run syndicated TV series originally premiered as a direct-to-video feature film ...

'' (1994) *'' Sheena'' (2000)

Film

*''

Goldie and the Boxer ''Goldie and the Boxer'' is a made-for-television film starring O. J. Simpson. The production was broadcast on the NBC television network on December 30, 1979. While being panned by critics, it was a solid ratings hit and led to a sequel, ''Goldi ...

'' (1979) *''

The Incredible Journey of Doctor Meg Laurel ''The Incredible Journey of Doctor Meg Laurel'' is a 1979 American made-for-television medical drama film directed by Guy Green, starring Lindsay Wagner and Jane Wyman (credited as Miss Jane Wyman) with a supporting cast including Andrew Dugg ...

'' (1979) *'' The Last Song'' (1980) *''

The Wild and the Free ''The Wild and the Free'' is a 1980 American family adventure comedy television film directed by James Hill and starring Granville Van Dusen, Linda Gray, Frank Logan, Raymond Forchion, Sharon Anderson, and Bill Gribble. It was broadcast on CBS ...

'' (1980) *''The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd'' (1980) *''The Haunting Passion'' (1983) *''Crime of Innocence'' (1985) *'' Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier'' (1989) *''Assault on Devil’s Island'' (1997) *''

Steel Chariots ''Steel Chariots'' is a 1997 American made-for-television sports film about NASCAR that was produced for Touchstone Television. It first aired on the Fox Network on September 23, 1997. Cast * John Beck as Dale Tucker * Kathleen Nolan as Ethyl ...

'' (1997) *''Shadow Warriors II: Hunt for the Death Merchant'' (1999) *''

Cabin Pressure Cabin pressurization is a process in which conditioned air is pumped into the cabin of an aircraft or spacecraft in order to create a safe and comfortable environment for passengers and crew flying at high altitudes. For aircraft, this air is ...

'' (2002) *'' Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding'' (2003) *''

Soul Surfer A soul surfer (term invented during the 1960s) is a surfer who surfs for the sheer pleasure of surfing. Although they may still enter competitions, winning is not the soul surfer's main motive, since they scorn the commercialization of surfing. T ...

'' (2011)

Co-creator

*''The Wizard'' (1986-1987) *''Baywatch'' (1989-2001) *''Thunder in Paradise'' (1994) *''

Baywatch Nights ''Baywatch Nights'' is an American police and science-fiction drama series that aired in syndication from 1995 to 1997. Created by Douglas Schwartz, David Hasselhoff, and Gregory J. Bonann, the series is a spin-off from the television series, '' ...

'' (1995-1997) *''Sheena'' (2000-2002)

Producer

Television

*''Manimal'' (1983) *''The Wizard'' (1986-1987) *''Baywatch'' (1989-1999) *''Thunder in Paradise'' (1994) *''Baywatch Nights'' (1995) *'' Higher Ground'' (2000) *''Sheena'' (2000-2001)

Film

*''The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd'' (1980) *''The Wild and the Free'' (1980) *''The Haunting Passion'' (1983) *''Crime of Innocence'' (1985) *''Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier'' (1989) *''Steel Chariots'' (1997) *''Assault on Devil’s Island'' (1997) *''Shadow Warriors II: Hunt for the Death Merchant'' (1999) *''Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding'' (2003) *''Soul Surfer'' (2011) *''

'' (2017)

References

External links

*
The Wizard Official Fansite & Definitive Cyberhome
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