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Hugh Wilson
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Director, Producer, Screenwriter Born: August 21, 1943 in Miami, FL Biography:In the entertainment industry, writer/director/producer "Hugh Wilson"'s name is synonymous with comedy, though in the late '90s, he turned to more dramatic subject matters. Although Wilson spent the latter part of his 20-plus-year career primarily involved in feature films, such as the hit "First Wives Club" (1995) (starring "Goldie Hawn", "Bette Midler", and "Diane Keaton"), Wilson is perhaps best known for his television work, notably as the creator and executive producer of the hilarious sitcom "WKRP in Cincinnati" (1978-1982) and the Emmy-winning comedy/drama "Frank's Place" which he created with former WKRP star "Tim Reid".
A native of Miami, Wilson started out working as a major contributor to a newsletter for the Armstrong Cork corporation. There he met "Jay Tarses" and "Tom Patchett". Years later, Tarses and Patchett became comedy writers for The Bob Newhart Show. Remembering that Wilson... Full Biography
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