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Robert Gittler

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Robert Gittler
BornUnited States
Died1978
United States
OccupationWriter

Robert Gittler was an American writer best known for writing the screenplay for The Buddy Holly Story, an Oscar-winning (for its music) motion picture.[1]

Gittler committed suicide in 1978, two days before the theatrical release of The Buddy Holly Story.[2][3][4]

References

  1. ^ Canby, Vincent (July 21, 1978). "Screen: 'Buddy Holly Story'". The New York Times. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
  2. ^ Lehmer, Larry. The Day the Music Died: The Last Tour of Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens. Schirmer Trade Books. p. 175. ISBN 0-8256-7287-2. Retrieved December 12, 2010.
  3. ^ "The Spinning Image". The Spinning Image. Retrieved December 13, 2010.
  4. ^ Title. Retrieved December 13, 2010 – via Google Books.

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