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Jack Laird. Producer: Night Gallery. Described by his peers as brilliant, eccentric, at times reclusive. Jack Laird was a technical mastermind. A prolific and versatile writer, throughout his career, he involved himself in all areas of the performing arts.
Jack Laird (born Jack Laird Schultheis; May 8, 1923 – December 3, 1991) was an American screenwriter, producer, director, and actor. He received three Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his works in Ben Casey, Night Gallery, and Kojak.
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During his lifetime, Laird involved himself in all areas of the performing arts. He appeared in his first movie, The Circus Clown, in 1934, and later went on to act on stage, in films, and on television.
Dec 3, 1991 · Jack Laird was born in Los Angeles, California, USA as Jack Laird Schultheis. He was a producer and writer, known for Night Gallery (1969), Kojak (1973) and Doctors' Hospital (1975). He was married to Cicely Browne and Jeri Emmett. He died on December 3, 1991 in Los Angeles.
Jack Laird was an American television producer, writer, director and actor who received three Emmy nominations for writing and/or producing the TV series Ben Casey, Night Gallery and Kojak. Laird entered the entertainment industry at a young age.
Dec 3, 1991 · Known for his work on such television series as Kojak, Ben Casey, and Night Gallery, this Emmy-nominated producer, director, and screenwriter also created the short-lived NBC series The Bold Ones: The Protectors.
