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Glen A. Larson

American television producer and writer (1937-2014) · United States · On the map · Directors · Died at 77

Glen Albert Larson was an American television producer, writer, and composer. He created many series, including Alias Smith and Jones; Battlestar Galactica; Buck Rogers in the 25th Century; The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo; Quincy, M.E.; The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries; B. J. and the Bear; The Fall Guy; Magnum,...

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A typical day, 30 days to 9 November 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 111 days, one point a day.

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2014Died14 November 20142009Battlestar Galactica: The PlanFilm, Producer2007Battlestar Galactica: RazorFilm, Producer2004Battlestar GalacticaSeries, Creator1999Millennium ManFilm, Writer, Producer1997NightmanFilm, Writer1994One West WaikikiSeries, Director, Writer1989ChameleonsFilm, Director, Writer1985Half NelsonFilm, Writer, Producer1983AutomanSeries, Writer, Creator1982Knight RiderSeries, Writer, CreatorKnight Rider: Knight of the PhoenixFilm, 1982Writer, Producer1980Galactica 1980Series, Writer, CreatorConquest of the EarthFilm, 1980Writer, Producer1979Buck Rogers in the 25th CenturyFilm, Writer, Producer1978A Double LifeFilm, Writer1977The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew MysteriesSeries, Director, Writer1975SwitchSeries, Director, WriterSwitchFilm, 1975Writer, Producer1973Edgar AwardsAwardThe Six Million Dollar Man: Wine, Women and WarFilm, 1973Writer1971Alias Smith and JonesSeries, Writer, CreatorThe Day They Hanged Kid CurryFilm, 1971Writer196412 O'Clock HighSeries, Writer1962The VirginianSeries, Producer1957The Edsel ShowFilm1937Born3 January 1937

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  • Battlestar Galactica: Razor 2007
  • Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack 1979
  • Battlestar Galactica 1978
  • Battlestar Galactica: The Plan 2009
  • Buck Rogers in the 25th Century 1979

Filmography 28

146 credits on file

Television 24

Awards

Edgar Awards1973
Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

About this person

He created many series, including Alias Smith and Jones; Battlestar Galactica; Buck Rogers in the 25th Century; The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo; Quincy, M.E.; The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries; B. J. and the Bear; The Fall Guy; Magnum, P.I.; and Knight Rider. Active on television until the early 2010s, he was also a member of the folk revival/satire group The Four Preps.

Country
United States
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1937 to 2014 · aged 77