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Arch Oboler

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American writer, director, and producer (1909–1987)

Person · Open Library

Born
1907
Died
1987
Works
11

Top works

  • Oboler omnibus
  • The Welburns - confidential report
  • Ivory tower, and other radio plays
  • I have no prayer
  • This freedom

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Type
Person
Active from
1909-12-07
Active to
1987-03-19

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Listeners
329
Total plays
1,775

Arch Oboler (December 7, 1907–March 19, 1987) was an American playwright, screenwriter, novelist, producer and director who was active in radio, films, theater and television. He generated much attention with his radio scripts, particularly the horror series Lights Out, and his work in radio remains the outstanding period of his career. Praised as one of broadcasting's top talents, he is regarded today as a key innovator of radio drama. Radio historian John Dunning wrote, "Few people were ambiva

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1909-12-07
date of death
1987-03-19
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