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Linda Bloodworth-Thomason

  • Writer
  • Producer
  • Director
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Linda Bloodworth-Thomason was born on 15 April 1947 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, USA. She is a writer and producer, known for Designing Women (1986), Bridegroom (2013) and Evening Shade (1990). She has been married to Harry Thomason since 23 July 1983.
BornApril 15, 1947
BornApril 15, 1947
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    • Nominated for 5 Primetime Emmys
      • 12 wins & 8 nominations total

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    Known for

    Annie Potts, Delta Burke, Jean Smart, and Dixie Carter in Designing Women (1986)
    Designing Women
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Shane Bitney Crone and Thomas Bridegroom in Bridegroom (2013)
    Bridegroom
    8.0
    • Writer
    • 2013
    Evening Shade (1990)
    Evening Shade
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Delta Burke, Dixie Carter, Charles Frank, Jerry Hardin, Michael Lombard, Nedra Volz, and Ann Wedgeworth in Filthy Rich (1982)
    Filthy Rich
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Writer(creator, as Linda Bloodworth)

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    Writer

    • Designing Women
      • created by (creator)
      • In Development
      • TV Movie
    • Shoulders (2016)
      Shoulders
      5.1
      TV Short
      • Writer
      • 2016
    • Shane Bitney Crone and Thomas Bridegroom in Bridegroom (2013)
      Bridegroom
      8.0
      • Writer
      • 2013
    • 12 Miles of Bad Road (2008)
      12 Miles of Bad Road
      7.4
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 2008
    • Robert Urich, Sherri Shepherd, Lisa Ann Walter, and Emeril Lagasse in Emeril (2000)
      Emeril
      3.4
      TV Series
      • created by
      • writer
      • 2000–2001
    • Hearts Afire (1992)
      Hearts Afire
      7.0
      TV Series
      • created by
      • written by (creator)
      • 1992–1995
    • Women of the House (1995)
      Women of the House
      6.3
      TV Series
      • created by
      • written by
      • writer (creator)
      • 1995
    • Evening Shade (1990)
      Evening Shade
      7.0
      TV Series
      • created by
      • story
      • teleplay (creator) ...
      • 1990–1994
    • Annie Potts, Delta Burke, Jean Smart, and Dixie Carter in Designing Women (1986)
      Designing Women
      7.3
      TV Series
      • created by
      • written by (creator)
      • 1986–1993
    • Robert Wagner in Lime Street (1985)
      Lime Street
      6.1
      TV Series
      • created by
      • writer
      • written by (creator)
      • 1985–1986
    • London and Davis in New York (1984)
      London and Davis in New York
      TV Movie
      • Writer
      • 1984
    • Delta Burke, Dixie Carter, Charles Frank, Jerry Hardin, Michael Lombard, Nedra Volz, and Ann Wedgeworth in Filthy Rich (1982)
      Filthy Rich
      7.5
      TV Series
      • created by
      • written by
      • teleplay by (creator, as Linda Bloodworth)
      • 1982–1983
    • Alan Alda, David Ogden Stiers, Gary Burghoff, William Christopher, Jamie Farr, Mike Farrell, Harry Morgan, and Loretta Swit in M*A*S*H (1972)
      M*A*S*H
      8.5
      TV Series
      • written by (as Linda Bloodworth)
      • 1973–1976
    • Over and Out
      TV Special
      • Writer
      • 1976
    • Rhoda (1974)
      Rhoda
      6.8
      TV Series
      • written by (as Linda Bloodworth)
      • 1975
    • Paul Sand in Friends and Lovers (1974)
      Paul Sand in Friends and Lovers
      7.4
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 1974

    Producer

    • Designing Women
      • executive producer
      • In Development
      • TV Movie
    • Shane Bitney Crone and Thomas Bridegroom in Bridegroom (2013)
      Bridegroom
      8.0
      • producer
      • 2013
    • 12 Miles of Bad Road (2008)
      12 Miles of Bad Road
      7.4
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2008
    • Robert Urich, Sherri Shepherd, Lisa Ann Walter, and Emeril Lagasse in Emeril (2000)
      Emeril
      3.4
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2001
    • Legacy (Bill Clinton Retrospective - 2000 DNC)
      4.9
      TV Movie
      • producer
      • 2000
    • A Place Called America
      TV Movie
      • producer
      • 1996
    • Hearts Afire (1992)
      Hearts Afire
      7.0
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 1992–1995
    • Women of the House (1995)
      Women of the House
      6.3
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 1995
    • Evening Shade (1990)
      Evening Shade
      7.0
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 1990–1994
    • Annie Potts, Delta Burke, Jean Smart, and Dixie Carter in Designing Women (1986)
      Designing Women
      7.3
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 1986–1993
    • The Man from Hope
      6.4
      TV Short
      • producer
      • 1992
    • Robert Wagner in Lime Street (1985)
      Lime Street
      6.1
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • producer
      • 1985–1986
    • London and Davis in New York (1984)
      London and Davis in New York
      TV Movie
      • producer
      • 1984
    • Delta Burke, Dixie Carter, Charles Frank, Jerry Hardin, Michael Lombard, Nedra Volz, and Ann Wedgeworth in Filthy Rich (1982)
      Filthy Rich
      7.5
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • producer
      • 1982–1983

    Director

    • Shoulders (2016)
      Shoulders
      5.1
      TV Short
      • Director
      • 2016
    • Shane Bitney Crone and Thomas Bridegroom in Bridegroom (2013)
      Bridegroom
      8.0
      • Director
      • 2013
    • Legacy
      TV Short
      • Director
      • 2000

    Personal details

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    • Official site
      • Mozark Productions
    • Alternative name
      • Linda Bloodworth
    • Born
      • April 15, 1947
      • Poplar Bluff, Missouri, USA
    • Spouse
      • Harry ThomasonJuly 23, 1983 - present
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Article

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Her first TV script was co-written with Mary Kay Place for the TV series M*A*S*H (1972).

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    • How old is Linda Bloodworth-Thomason?
      78 years old
    • When was Linda Bloodworth-Thomason born?
      April 15, 1947
    • Where was Linda Bloodworth-Thomason born?
      Poplar Bluff, Missouri, USA
    • What is Linda Bloodworth-Thomason's birth name?
      Linda Joyce Bloodworth
    • What is Linda Bloodworth-Thomason known for?
      Filthy Rich, Designing Women, Evening Shade, and Bridegroom

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