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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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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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Up 39% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.

Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 2 wins more

Alternate Names:

William E. Bast

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Filmography

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			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Power and Beauty (2002) (TV)	(story) (teleplay)	2002	-	5.2 (128)

2.	The Fury Within (1998) (TV)	(written by)	1998	-	4.5 (125)

3.	Deadly Invasion: The Killer Bee Nightmare (1995) (TV)	(story) (teleplay)	1995	-	3.8 (446)

4.	Secrets (1992) (TV)	(teleplay)	1992	-	4.9 (125)
	AKAs: Danielle Steel's Secrets (USA: complete title)
5.	The Big One: The Great Los Angeles Earthquake (1990) (TV)	(story) (teleplay) (written by)	1990	-	5.9 (253)
	AKAs: The Great Los Angeles Earthquake
6.	Pursuit (1989) (TV)	(teleplay)	1989	-	5.7 (159)
	AKAs: Twist of Fate (USA)
7.	"The Colbys" (1985)	(18 episodes, 1985-1987)	1987	-	5.5 (169)
	AKAs: Dynasty II: The Colbys (original title (first four episodes title)) 18 TV episodes: "The Colbys: Crossroads (#2.25)" (writer) "The Colbys: The Wedding (#1.18)" (story) "The Colbys: The Outcast (#1.17)" (story) "The Colbys: My Father's House (#1.16)" (story) "The Colbys: Burden of Proof (#1.15)" (story) 13 episodes not shown.
8.	The First Olympics: Athens 1896 (1984) (TV)	(writer)	1984	-	7.8 (202)
	AKAs: The First Modern Olympics
9.	The Master of Ballantrae (1984) (TV)	(writer)	1984	-	7.3 (77)

10.	"Tucker's Witch" (1982)	(4 episodes, 1982-1983)	1983	-	7.6 (32)
	4 TV episodes: "Tucker's Witch: Formula for Revenge (#1.10)" (writer) "Tucker's Witch: Dye Job (#1.7)" (writer) "Tucker's Witch: Big Mouth (#1.2)" (writer) "Tucker's Witch: The Good Witch of Laurel Canyon (#1.1)" (writer)
11.	"The Hamptons" (1983)	(unknown episodes)	1983	-	-

12.	The Scarlet Pimpernel (1982) (TV)	(teleplay)	1982	-	7.5 (1,947)

13.	Mistress of Paradise (1981) (TV)	(writer)	1981	-	4.0 (19)

14.	The Star Maker (1981) (TV)	(writer)	1981	-	6.3 (40)

15.	The Betsy (1978)	(writer)	1978	-	4.8 (724)
	AKAs: Harold Robbins' The Betsy
16.	The Man in the Iron Mask (1977) (TV)	(screenplay)	1977	-	6.6 (817)

17.	James Dean (1976) (TV)	(written by)	1976	-	6.7 (98)
	AKAs: The Legend
18.	The Legend of Lizzie Borden (1975) (TV)	(writer)	1975	-	7.6 (491)

19.	"Apple's Way" (1974)	(2 episodes, 1974)	1974	-	6.6 (47)
	2 TV episodes: "Apple's Way: The Engagement (#2.6)" (writer) "Apple's Way: The Musician (#1.2)" (writer)
20.	"Hawaii Five-O" (1968)	(2 episodes, 1973-1974)	1974	-	7.7 (866)
	AKAs: McGarrett (USA: rerun title) 2 TV episodes: "Hawaii Five-O: A Hawaiian Nightmare (#7.2)" (story and teleplay) "Hawaii Five-O: Anybody Can Build a Bomb (#6.12)" (writer)
21.	"The Manhunter" (1974)	(1 episode, 1974)	1974	-	5.5 (8)
	1 TV episode: "The Manhunter: The Ma Gantry Gang (#1.1)" (writer)
22.	"The Waltons" (1972)	(1 episode, 1973)	1973	-	7.5 (725)
	1 TV episode: "The Waltons: The Actress (#1.15)" (writer)
23.	"Ghost Story" (1972)	(1 episode, 1972)	1972	-	7.3 (76)
	AKAs: Circle of Fear (USA: new title) 1 TV episode: "Ghost Story: Cry of the Cat (#1.9)" (writer)
24.	"The Mod Squad" (1968)	(2 episodes, 1969-1970)	1970	-	7.0 (231)
	2 TV episodes: "The Mod Squad: 'A' Is for Annie (#3.4)" (writer) "The Mod Squad: The Girl in Chair Nine (#2.1)" (writer)
25.	"It Takes a Thief" (1968)	(2 episodes, 1969-1970)	1970	-	7.9 (257)
	2 TV episodes: "It Takes a Thief: The Suzie Simone Caper (#3.21)" (story) (teleplay) "It Takes a Thief: The Scorpio Drop (#3.14)" (writer)
26.	"The Survivors" (1969)	(unknown episodes)	1969	-	8.2 (5)
	AKAs: Harold Robbins' The Survivors
27.	The Valley of Gwangi (1969)	(writer) (as William E. Bast)	1969	-	6.0 (1,050)
	AKAs: Gwangi The Lost Valley The Valley Time Forgot The Valley Where Time Stood Still
28.	Hammerhead (1968)	(writer)	1968	-	5.2 (48)

29.	"Thirty-Minute Theatre" (1965)	(1 episode, 1967)	1967	-	7.3 (9)
	1 TV episode: "Thirty-Minute Theatre: Boa Constrictor (#2.28)" (writer)
30.	"Combat!" (1962)	(2 episodes, 1963-1967)	1967	-	8.7 (461)
	2 TV episodes: "Combat!: Entombed (#5.16)" (story) "Combat!: Just for the Record (#1.15)" (written by)
31.	Danger Has Two Faces (1967) (TV)	(script)	1967	-	6.7 (16)

32.	"The Man Who Never Was" (1966)	(3 episodes, 1966)	1966	-	7.2 (19)
	3 TV episodes: "The Man Who Never Was: Drop by Drop (#1.17)" (story) "The Man Who Never Was: Target: Eva (#1.8)" (teleplay) "The Man Who Never Was: All That Lia Ever Wanted (#1.4)" (writer)
33.	"Perry Mason" (1957)	(4 episodes, 1965-1966)	1966	-	8.5 (552)
	4 TV episodes: "Perry Mason: The Case of the Crafty Kidnapper (#9.29)" (writer) "Perry Mason: The Case of the Silent Six (#9.11)" (writer) "Perry Mason: The Case of the Impetuous Imp (#9.5)" (teleplay) "Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fortune (#9.2)" (writer)
34.	"The Long, Hot Summer" (1965)	(2 episodes, 1965-1966)	1966	-	9.0 (15)
	2 TV episodes: "The Long, Hot Summer: Blaze of Glory (#1.23)" (story) "The Long, Hot Summer: Home Is a Nameless Place (#1.6)" (writer)
35.	"The Fugitive" (1963)	(1 episode, 1965)	1965	-	8.4 (502)
	1 TV episode: "The Fugitive: All the Scared Rabbits (#3.7)" (story) (teleplay)
36.	"Honey West" (1965)	(2 episodes, 1965)	1965	-	7.7 (103)
	2 TV episodes: "Honey West: Whatever Lola Wants.... (#1.6)" (written by) "Honey West: The Owl and the Eye (#1.2)" (written by)
37.	"The Alfred Hitchcock Hour" (1962)	(1 episode, 1965)	1965	-	8.6 (318)
	1 TV episode: "The Alfred Hitchcock Hour: One of the Family (#3.16)" (writer) (uncredited)
38.	"The Rogues" (1964)	(1 episode, 1965)	1965	-	8.4 (77)
	1 TV episode: "The Rogues: Bow to a Master (#1.21)" (writer)
39.	"The Outer Limits" (1963)	(1 episode, 1964)	1964	-	8.4 (840)
	1 TV episode: "The Outer Limits: Moonstone (#1.24)" (teleplay)
40.	"The Greatest Show on Earth" (1963)	(1 episode, 1963)	1963	-	8.5 (34)
	1 TV episode: "The Greatest Show on Earth: Silent Love, Secret Love (#1.2)" (written by)
41.	"National Velvet" (1960)	(1 episode, 1962)	1962	-	7.9 (37)
	1 TV episode: "National Velvet: The Clown (#2.26)" (story) (teleplay)
42.	The Test (1961) (TV)	(writer)	1961	-	-

43.	"Ben Casey" (1961)	(1 episode, 1961)	1961	-	7.6 (107)
	1 TV episode: "Ben Casey: But Linda Only Smiled (#1.2)" (writer)
44.	"Bus Stop" (1961)	(unknown episodes)	1961	-	8.0 (21)

45.	"Acapulco" (1961)	(1 episode, 1961)	1961	-	-
	1 TV episode: "Acapulco: Blood Money (#1.7)" (writer)
46.	"ITV Play of the Week" (1955)	(2 episodes, 1958-1960)	1960	-	8.0 (15)
	AKAs: Play of the Week (UK: short title) 2 TV episodes: "ITV Play of the Week: Tiger at the Gates (#6.8)" (adaptation) "ITV Play of the Week: The Myth Makers (#3.32)" (writer)
47.	"The Law and Mr. Jones" (1960)	(unknown episodes)	1960	-	8.6 (6)

48.	"On Trial" (1960)	(1 episode, 1960)	1960	-	-
	1 TV episode: "On Trial: Horatio Bottomley, MP (#1.10)" (writer)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Power and Beauty (2002) (TV)	(producer)	2002	-	5.2 (128)

2.	The Fury Within (1998) (TV)	(executive producer)	1998	-	4.5 (125)

3.	Deadly Invasion: The Killer Bee Nightmare (1995) (TV)	(producer)	1995	-	3.8 (446)

4.	Pursuit (1989) (TV)	(producer)	1989	-	5.7 (159)
	AKAs: Twist of Fate (USA)
5.	"The Colbys" (1985)	producer (48 episodes, 1985-1987)	1987	-	5.5 (169)
	AKAs: Dynasty II: The Colbys (original title (first four episodes title)) 48 TV episodes: "The Colbys: Crossroads (#2.25)" (producer) "The Colbys: The Dead End (#2.24)" (producer) "The Colbys: Betrayals (#2.23)" (producer) "The Colbys: Devil's Advocate (#2.22)" (producer) "The Colbys: Return Engagement (#2.21)" (producer) 43 episodes not shown.
6.	"The Hamptons" (1983)	producer (unknown episodes)	1983	-	-

7.	"Tucker's Witch" (1982)	producer (unknown episodes)	1982	-	7.6 (32)

8.	The Star Maker (1981) (TV)	(producer)	1981	-	6.3 (40)

9.	James Dean (1976) (TV)	(producer)	1976	-	6.7 (98)
	AKAs: The Legend
10.	The Legend of Lizzie Borden (1975) (TV)	(associate producer)	1975	-	7.6 (491)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	The Master of Ballantrae (1984) (TV)	(executive consultant)	1984	-	7.3 (77)

2.	The Scarlet Pimpernel (1982) (TV)	(executive consultant)	1982	-	7.5 (1,947)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"Living Famously" (2003)	Himself (1 episode, 2006)	2006	-	9.5 (7)
	1 TV episode: "Living Famously: James Dean" Himself
2.	Living Famously: James Dean (2006) (TV)	Himself	2006	-	-

3.	James Dean - Kleiner Prinz, little Bastard (2005) (TV)	Himself	2005	-	6.2 (9)

4.	East of Eden: Art in Search of Life (2005) (V)	Himself - James Dean's Friend	2005	-	6.3 (7)

5.	"American Masters" (1983)	Himself (1 episode, 2005)	2005	-	8.3 (66)
	1 TV episode: "American Masters: James Dean: Sense Memories" Himself
6.	James Dean - Mit Vollgas durchs Leben (2005) (TV)	Himself	2005	-	-

7.	"Biography" (1987)	Himself (1 episode, 2002)	2002	-	8.0 (266)
	1 TV episode: "Biography: James Dean: Outside the Lines" Himself
8.	"Naked Hollywood" (1991)	Himself	1991	-	8.4 (28)

9.	Forever James Dean (1988)	Himself	1988	-	6.8 (83)

Additional Details

Other Works:

"James Dean: a biography," Ballantine Books, New York, 1956 more

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1 Portrayal | 1 Print Biography more

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Drama | Crime | Mystery | Action more

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