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| Born | March 27, 1928 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | March 29, 2003 (aged 75) Malibu, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Screenwriter |
| Years active | 1970 - 1987 |
| Spouse |
Pamela Byrne (m. 1961) |
| Children | 3 |
Rudolph Borchert (March 27, 1928 - March 29, 2003) was an American screenwriter. He wrote the final episode of The Rockford Files, "Deadlock in Parma" with Donald L. Gold and Lester Wm. Berke.
Early life
Borchert was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He served in the korean conflict as the first lieutenant in the tank battalion, as he also received an Bronze Star Medal for rescuing one of his troops.[1]
Career
Borchert started his career in 1970, as co-authoring the children's book Bravo, Burro! with novelist, John Fante.[2]
Borchert started his television career in 1974, as writing a few episodes for the short-lived television series Kolchak: The Night Stalker.[3][4]
In 1975-1980s, Borchert wrote for shows, including, CHiPs,[5] The Rockford Files, Quincy, M.E., Police Woman and Ellery Queen. He also screenplayed The Little Dragons.
In 1980s-1987, Borchert written 6 episodes of Scarecrow and Mrs. King.[6] He retired his career, in 1987.
Death
Borchert died in March 2003 of an long illness in Malibu, California, at the age of 75.[7][8]
References
- ^ "Rudolph Borchert Obituary (1928 - 2003) - Los Angeles Times". Retrieved April 27, 2021.
- ^ Library Journal (Volume 96). Bowker. April 1971. p. 1802.
- ^ "The Philadelphia Inquirer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Page 42". The Philadelphia Inquirer. October 2, 1974. p. 42.
- ^ Science Fiction Television Series (Episode Guides, Histories, and Casts and Credits for 62 Prime-Time Shows, 1959 Through 1989). McFarland. May 12, 2014. ISBN 9781476610306.
- ^ Encyclopedia of Television Series, Pilots and Specials (Volume 2). New York Zoetrope. 1985. p. 88.
- ^ Postfemininities in Popular Culture. Palgrave Macmillan UK. March 31, 2009. p. 207. ISBN 9780230234413.
- ^ The Hollywood Reporter. Wilkerson Daily Corporation. 2003. p. 30.
- ^ "Rudolph Borchert - Variety". Retrieved April 27, 2021.
