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James Fritzell (1920–1979)

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Born:

James Gustave Fritzell
in San Francisco, California, USA

Died:

(age 59) in Los Angeles, California, USA
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Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

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Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel -- This reel contains Christopher performing in Film and Television. The clips included are from the following: "The Boundary", "The Wire", "Duplicity", "Law & Order(SVU)", "Michael Clayton", "Cost Of A Soul", "HEROES" and "Law & Order (CI)".

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My Demo Reel -- Includes clips from GLORY DAZE, COMMUNITY and horror film URBAN EXPLORER.

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Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama -- On-camera drama reel featuring David H. Lawrence XVII, in scenes from Heroes, The Unit, LOST, and more

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1979 Heaven on Earth (TV movie)
 
1974-1978 M*A*S*H (TV series)
– Mail Call Three (1978) (written by / as Jim Fritzell)
– The Smell of Music (1978) (written by / as Jim Fritzell)
– The Winchester Tapes (1977) (written by / as Jim Fritzell)
– Last Laugh (1977) (written by / as Jim Fritzell)
– Fade Out, Fade In (1977) (written by / as Jim Fritzell)
See all 24 episodes »
 
1974 The Girl with Something Extra (TV series)
– A Zircon in the Rough (1974) (written by)
 
1974 Wait Till Your Father Gets Home (TV series)
– Don Knotts, the Beekeeper (1974) (story / as Jim Fritzell)
 
1973 Needles and Pins (TV series)
– Union Trouble (1973) (written by)
– It Was a Very Good Line (1973) (written by)
 
1973 Love Thy Neighbor (TV series)
 
1968-1973 The Doris Day Show (TV series)
– Byline, Alias Doris (1973) (creator)
– Welcome to Big Sur, Sir (1973) (creator)
– Meant for Each Other (1973) (creator)
– The Magnificent Fraud (1973) (creator)
– A Small Cure for Big Alimony (1973) (creator)
See all 93 episodes »
 
1972-1973 Sanford and Son (TV series)
– The Kid (1973) (written by / as Jim Fritzell)
– Jealousy (1972) (written by / as Jim Fritzell)
– The Suitcase Case (1972) (written by / as Jim Fritzell)
 
1972 Anna and the King (TV series)
– Louis' Love (1972) (written by)
– The Baby (1972) (written by)
 
1972 Love, American Style (TV series)
– Love and the Plane Truth/Love and the Scroungers/Love and the Small Wedding (1972) (writer)
 
1971 The Odd Couple (TV series)
– Surprise! Surprise! (1971) (written by / as Jim Fritzell)
 
1971 The Chicago Teddy Bears (TV series)
– The Spy (1971)
 
1971 The New Andy Griffith Show (TV series)
– Glen Campbell Visits (1971) (writer)
 
1969 Angel in My Pocket (writer)
 
1968 Did You Hear the One About the Traveling Saleslady? (story)
 
1968 The Shakiest Gun in the West (screenplay / as Jim Fritzell)
 
1967 The Reluctant Astronaut (written by / as Jim Fritzell)
 
1966 The Ghost and Mr. Chicken
 
1965 Vacation Playhouse (TV series)
– Sybil (1965) (writer)
 
1961-1964 The Andy Griffith Show (TV series)
– The Darling Baby (1964) (written by / as Jim Fritzell)
– The Education of Ernest T. Bass (1964) (written by / as Jim Fritzell)
– The Family Visit (1964) (written by / as Jim Fritzell)
– The Rumor (1964) (written by / as Jim Fritzell)
– Divorce, Mountain Style (1964) (written by / as Jim Fritzell)
See all 29 episodes »
 
1964 Gomer Pyle: USMC (TV series)
– Nobody Loves a Sergeant (1964) (written by / as Jim Fritzell)
 
1964 Good Neighbor Sam (screenplay)
 
1962 Ensign O'Toole (TV series)
– Operation: Model 'T' (1962) (writer)
 
1957-1961 The Real McCoys (TV series)
– Back to West Virginny (1961) (writer)
– The Swedish Girl (1961) (writer)
– Baldy (1960) (writer)
– Teenage Wedding (1960) (writer)
– Weekend in Los Angeles (1960)
See all 21 episodes »
 
1958 Mr. Adams and Eve (TV series)
– Dear Variety (1958) (written by)
 
1957-1958 Make Room for Daddy (TV series)
– Family Ties (1958)
– Good Old Days (1958)
– The Honeymoon (1958) (written by)
– The Soap Box Derby (1957)
– Honesty Is the Best Policy (1957)
See all 6 episodes »
 
1952-1953 Mister Peepers (TV series)
– Episode #1.30 (1953)
– Episode #1.29 (1953)
– Episode #1.28 (1953)
– Episode #1.27 (1953) (as Jim Fritzell)
– Episode #1.26 (1953) (as Jim Fritzell)
See all 29 episodes »
 
1951 Goodyear Playhouse (TV series)
 
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1967 The Reluctant Astronaut (lyrics: "Space Song" - uncredited)
 
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1958 The Real McCoys (TV series) (script editor - 1 episode)
– It Pays to Be Poor (1958) (script editor)
 
Show ShowThanks (3 titles)
2002 'M*A*S*H': 30th Anniversary Reunion (TV documentary) (in memory of)
 
1991 Memories of M*A*S*H (TV documentary) (special thanks)
 
1978 M*A*S*H (TV series) (special thanks - 1 episode)
– Our Finest Hour (1978) (special thanks - as Jim Fritzell)
 

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