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"The Outer Limits" (1963): Season 1: Episode 24 -- Lunar explorers risk attack if they don't surrender an alien ship.
"It Takes a Thief" (1968): Season 3: Episode 21 -- Al Mundy's plan to steal a painting for the SIA pits him against his old nemesis, con woman Charlene Brown.
"It Takes a Thief" (1968): Season 3: Episode 14 -- Al Mundy finds double trouble in the world of black candle, incense-burning mystics.
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Overview

Date of Birth:
3 April 1931, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA more
Trivia:
Veteran screenwriter, mostly for TV. A close friend, and one-time roommate... more
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Awards:
Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 2 wins more
Alternate Names:
William E. Bast
IMDb Resume:
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Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Writer, Producer, Miscellaneous Crew, Self
Writer:
  1. Power and Beauty (2002) (TV) (story) (teleplay)

  2. The Fury Within (1998) (TV) (written by)
  3. Deadly Invasion: The Killer Bee Nightmare (1995) (TV) (story) (teleplay)
  4. Secrets (1992) (TV) (teleplay)
    ... aka Danielle Steel's Secrets (USA: complete title)
  5. The Big One: The Great Los Angeles Earthquake (1990) (TV) (story) (teleplay) (written by)
    ... aka The Great Los Angeles Earthquake

  6. Pursuit (1989) (TV) (teleplay)
    ... aka Twist of Fate (USA)
  7. "The Colbys" (20 episodes, 1985-1987)
    ... aka Dynasty II: The Colbys (original title (first four episodes title))
        - Crossroads (1987) TV episode (writer)
        - The Gathering Storm (1986) TV episode (writer)
        - Checkmate (1986) TV episode (writer)
        - The Wedding (1986) TV episode (story)
        - The Outcast (1986) TV episode (story)
          (15 more)
  8. The First Olympics: Athens 1896 (1984) (TV) (writer)
    ... aka The First Modern Olympics
  9. The Master of Ballantrae (1984) (TV) (writer)
  10. "Tucker's Witch" (4 episodes, 1982-1983)
        - Formula for Revenge (1983) TV episode (writer)
        - Dye Job (1983) TV episode (writer)
        - Big Mouth (1982) TV episode (writer)
        - The Good Witch of Laurel Canyon (1982) TV episode (writer)
  11. "The Hamptons" (1983) TV series (unknown episodes)
  12. The Scarlet Pimpernel (1982) (TV) (teleplay)
  13. Mistress of Paradise (1981) (TV) (writer)
  14. The Star Maker (1981) (TV) (writer)

  15. The Betsy (1978) (writer)
    ... aka Harold Robbins' The Betsy
  16. The Man in the Iron Mask (1977) (TV) (screenplay)
  17. James Dean (1976) (TV) (written by)
    ... aka The Legend
  18. The Legend of Lizzie Borden (1975) (TV) (writer)
  19. "Apple's Way" (2 episodes, 1974)
        - The Engagement (1974) TV episode (writer)
        - The Musician (1974) TV episode (writer)
  20. "Hawaii Five-O" (2 episodes, 1973-1974)
    ... aka McGarrett (USA: rerun title)
        - A Hawaiian Nightmare (1974) TV episode (story and teleplay)
        - Anybody Can Build a Bomb (1973) TV episode (writer)
  21. "The Manhunter" (1 episode, 1974)
        - The Ma Gantry Gang (1974) TV episode (writer)
  22. "The Waltons" (1 episode, 1973)
        - The Actress (1973) TV episode (writer)
  23. "Ghost Story" (1 episode, 1972)
    ... aka Circle of Fear (USA: new title)
        - Cry of the Cat (1972) TV episode (writer)
  24. "The Mod Squad" (2 episodes, 1969-1970)
        - 'A' Is for Annie (1970) TV episode (writer)
        - The Girl in Chair Nine (1969) TV episode (writer)
  25. "It Takes a Thief" (2 episodes, 1969-1970)
        - The Suzie Simone Caper (1970) TV episode (story) (teleplay)
        - The Scorpio Drop (1969) TV episode (writer)

  26. "The Survivors" (1969) TV series (unknown episodes)
    ... aka Harold Robbins' The Survivors
  27. The Valley of Gwangi (1969) (screenplay) (as William E. Bast)
    ... aka Gwangi
    ... aka The Lost Valley
    ... aka The Valley Time Forgot
    ... aka The Valley Where Time Stood Still
  28. Hammerhead (1968) (writer)
  29. "Thirty-Minute Theatre" (1 episode, 1967)
        - Boa Constrictor (1967) TV episode (writer)
  30. "Combat!" (2 episodes, 1963-1967)
        - Entombed (1967) TV episode (story)
        - Just for the Record (1963) TV episode (written by)
  31. Danger Has Two Faces (1967) (TV) (script)
  32. "The Man Who Never Was" (3 episodes, 1966)
        - Drop by Drop (1966) TV episode (story)
        - Target: Eva (1966) TV episode (teleplay)
        - All That Lia Ever Wanted (1966) TV episode (writer)
  33. "Perry Mason" (4 episodes, 1965-1966)
        - The Case of the Crafty Kidnapper (1966) TV episode (writer)
        - The Case of the Silent Six (1965) TV episode (writer)
        - The Case of the Impetuous Imp (1965) TV episode (teleplay)
        - The Case of the Fatal Fortune (1965) TV episode (writer)
  34. "The Long, Hot Summer" (2 episodes, 1965-1966)
        - Blaze of Glory (1966) TV episode (story)
        - Home Is a Nameless Place (1965) TV episode (writer)
  35. "The Fugitive" (1 episode, 1965)
        - All the Scared Rabbits (1965) TV episode (story) (teleplay)
  36. "Honey West" (2 episodes, 1965)
        - Whatever Lola Wants.... (1965) TV episode (written by)
        - The Owl and the Eye (1965) TV episode (written by)
  37. "The Alfred Hitchcock Hour" (1 episode, 1965)
        - One of the Family (1965) TV episode (writer) (uncredited)
  38. "The Rogues" (1 episode, 1965)
        - Bow to a Master (1965) TV episode (writer)
  39. "The Outer Limits" (1 episode, 1964)
        - Moonstone (1964) TV episode (teleplay)
  40. "The Greatest Show on Earth" (1 episode, 1963)
        - Silent Love, Secret Love (1963) TV episode (written by)
  41. "National Velvet" (1 episode, 1962)
        - The Clown (1962) TV episode (story) (teleplay)
  42. The Test (1961) (TV) (writer)
  43. "Ben Casey" (1 episode, 1961)
        - But Linda Only Smiled (1961) TV episode (writer)
  44. "Bus Stop" (1961) TV series (unknown episodes)
  45. "Acapulco" (1 episode, 1961)
        - Blood Money (1961) TV episode (writer)
  46. "ITV Play of the Week" (2 episodes, 1958-1960)
    ... aka Play of the Week (UK: short title)
        - Tiger at the Gates (1960) TV episode (adaptation)
        - The Myth Makers (1958) TV episode (writer)
  47. "The Law and Mr. Jones" (1960) TV series (unknown episodes)
  48. "On Trial" (1 episode, 1960)
        - Horatio Bottomley, MP (1960) TV episode (writer)
Producer:
  1. Power and Beauty (2002) (TV) (producer)

  2. The Fury Within (1998) (TV) (executive producer)
  3. Deadly Invasion: The Killer Bee Nightmare (1995) (TV) (producer)

  4. Pursuit (1989) (TV) (producer)
    ... aka Twist of Fate (USA)
  5. "The Colbys" (producer) (48 episodes, 1985-1987)
    ... aka Dynasty II: The Colbys (original title (first four episodes title))
        - Crossroads (1987) TV episode (producer)
        - The Dead End (1987) TV episode (producer)
        - Betrayals (1987) TV episode (producer)
        - Devil's Advocate (1987) TV episode (producer)
        - Return Engagement (1987) TV episode (producer)
          (43 more)
  6. "The Hamptons" (1983) TV series (producer) (unknown episodes)
  7. "Tucker's Witch" (1982) TV series (producer) (unknown episodes)
  8. The Star Maker (1981) (TV) (producer)

  9. James Dean (1976) (TV) (producer)
    ... aka The Legend
  10. The Legend of Lizzie Borden (1975) (TV) (associate producer)
Miscellaneous Crew:
  1. The Master of Ballantrae (1984) (TV) (executive consultant)
  2. The Scarlet Pimpernel (1982) (TV) (executive consultant)
Self:
  1. "Living Famously" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
        - James Dean (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  2. Living Famously: James Dean (2006) (TV) .... Himself
  3. James Dean - Kleiner Prinz, little Bastard (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  4. East of Eden: Art in Search of Life (2005) (V) .... Himself - James Dean's Friend
  5. "American Masters" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
        - James Dean: Sense Memories (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  6. James Dean - Mit Vollgas durchs Leben (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  7. "Biography" .... Himself (1 episode, 2002)
        - James Dean: Outside the Lines (2002) TV episode .... Himself

  8. "Naked Hollywood" (1991) TV mini-series .... Himself

  9. Forever James Dean (1988) .... Himself

Additional Details

Other Works:
"James Dean: a biography," Ballantine Books, New York, 1956 more
Publicity Listings:
1 Portrayal | 1 Print Biography more
Genres:
Drama | Crime | Mystery | Action more
Plot Keywords:
Character Name In Title | Based On Novel | Beautiful Woman | Father Son Relationship more

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