Bob_Randall_(writer)
Bob Randall (writer)
American dramatist
Bob Randall (born Stanley Goldstein; August 20, 1937 – February 11, 1995) was an American screenwriter, playwright, novelist, and television producer.
Bob Randall | |
|---|---|
| Born | Stanley B. Goldstein (1937-08-20)August 20, 1937 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 11, 1995(1995-02-11) (aged 57) New Milford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Screenwriter, novelist |
| Years active | 1972–1995 |
Randall was born Stanley Goldstein[1] on August 20, 1937 in the Bronx borough of New York City.[2][3] Prior to becoming a writer, Randall worked as an advertising copywriter.[1]
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.[4] The same year, Randall published the thriller novel The Fan, about an aging actress stalked by a psychotic young man.[5] 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 Michael Biehn.[2]
In 1984, Randall began producing the network series Kate & Allie, and also served as a writer of 34 episodes. Randall later wrote the screenplay for the television film David's Mother (1994), which earned him one Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries and a further three nominations in the same category.[6]
Randall died in New Milford, Connecticut on February 11, 1995, aged 57, of AIDS-related illness.[7] He was survived by Gary Pratt, his partner of 15 years.[2]
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 (1974)
| Year | Title | Writer | Producer | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | On Our Own | No | No | Acting role: J. M. Bedford (21 episodes) | [4] |
| 1984–1989 | Kate & Allie | Yes | Yes | Television series; 37 episodes | [2] |
| 1994 | David's Mother | Yes | No | ||
| Award | Year | Category | Nominated work | Outcome | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primetime Emmy Award | 1984 | Outstanding Comedy Series | Kate & Allie | Nominated | [6] |
| 1985 | Nominated | ||||
| 1986 | Nominated | ||||
| 1994 | Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries | David's Mother | Won | ||
- Roberts, Jerry (2003). The Great American Playwrights on the Screen: A Critical Guide to Film, Video, and DVD. New York City, New York: Applause Books. p. 437. ISBN 978-1-557-83512-3.
- "Bob Randall; Dramatist, TV writer". Los Angeles Times. February 18, 1995. Archived from the original on August 21, 2020. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
- "Bob Randall". Internet Broadway Database. Archived from the original on August 21, 2020. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
- Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle F. (2009). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present. New York City, New York: Random House. p. 1015. ISBN 978-0-307-48320-1.
- Hanson, Holly (April 16, 1977). "An intriguing tale of a movie star and a psychopath". The Daily Herald. p. 74 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Bob Randall". Emmys.com. Archived from the original on August 21, 2020. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
- "Bob Randall, 57, TV producer and Broadway playwright". The New York Times. February 14, 1995. Archived from the original on August 21, 2020. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
- Bob Randall at IMDb