Ed Spielman

Ed Spielman (born in Brooklyn, New York City, US)[1] is a writer and producer. He is one of the creators of the TV series Kung Fu.[2][3] Spielman wrote the story and teleplay for the series pilot, which has been credited as "the first American Martial Arts film."[1] He also created the TV series The Young Riders starring Stephen Baldwin and Josh Brolin, and co-created with his brother the series Dead Man's Gun.[1][4]

Spielman authored a biography of Joe Greenstein titled The Mighty Atom: The Life and Times of Joseph L. Greenstein,[5][6] released in 1979.[7] According to a reviewer with the American Library Association, The Mighty Atom was "one of the year's best books.".[1] The book was later rereleased as "The Spiritual Journey of Joseph L. Greenstein: The Mighty Atom, World's Strongest Man".[6][8]

The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum has awarded Spielman personally the Western Heritage Award four times, and his shows seven times.[1][9]

References
  1. Pilato, Herbie J (May 6, 2015). "Herbie J Pilato tells All About the Origin of the Classic Series KUNG-FU". TVWriter.com. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
  2. McClintock, Pamela (May 23, 2006). "Legendary kicks in on 'Kung Fu'". Variety. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
  3. Andreeva, Nellie (October 9, 2018). "'Kung Fu' Sequel Drama From Albert Kim & Berlanti Prods. Set at Fox As Put Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
  4. Bernstein, Paula (November 8, 1999). "TNN loads Winkler's 'Gun' in action block". Variety. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
  5. Ed Spielman (February 1, 2008). "Ed Spielman: Biographer of the Mighty Atom". Coney Island History Project – Oral History Archive (Interview). Interviewed by Charles Denson. Retrieved December 19, 2018 – via Podcast.
  6. Fleming, Michael (December 13, 2001). "Magnet, U split 'Atom'". Variety. Retrieved February 4, 2019.
  7. Spielman, Ed (1979), The Mighty Atom: The Life and Times of Joseph L. Greenstein, New York: The Viking Press, p. 236, ISBN 978-0670475643
  8. Spielman, Ed (1998), The Spiritual Journey of Joseph L. Greenstein: The Mighty Atom, World's Strongest Man, Cobb, California: First Glance Books, p. 234, ISBN 978-1-885440-30-3
  9. "List of Heritage Awards". Retrieved February 4, 2019.
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