Ed Spielman

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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]

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  1. ^ a b c d e 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. ^ a b 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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