Rudolph Borchert

Rudolph Borchert (March 27, 1928 – March 29, 2003) was an American screenwriter. He wrote the final episode of The Rockford Files, "Deadlock in Parma" with Donald L. Gold and Lester Wm. Berke.

Rudolph Borchert
Born(1928-03-27)March 27, 1928
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
DiedMarch 29, 2003(2003-03-29) (aged 75)
Malibu, California, U.S.
OccupationScreenwriter
Years active1970 - 1987
Spouse
Pamela Byrne
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(m. 1961)​
Children3

Early life

Borchert was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He served in the Korean War as the first lieutenant in a tank battalion. He received an Bronze Star Medal for rescuing one of his troops.[1]

Career

Borchert started his career in 1970, as co-authoring the children's book Bravo, Burro! with novelist, John Fante.[2]

Borchert started his television career in 1974, as writing a few episodes for the short-lived television series Kolchak: The Night Stalker.[3][4]

In 1975-1980s, Borchert wrote for shows, including, CHiPs,[5] The Rockford Files, Quincy, M.E., Police Woman and Ellery Queen. He also screenplayed The Little Dragons.

In 1980s-1987, Borchert wrote six episodes of Scarecrow and Mrs. King.[6] He retired in 1987.

Death

Borchert died in March 2003 after a long illness in Malibu, California, at the age of 75.[7][8]

References
  1. "Rudolph Borchert Obituary (1928 - 2003) - Los Angeles Times". Legacy.com. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
  2. Library Journal (Volume 96). Bowker. April 1971. p. 1802.
  3. "The Philadelphia Inquirer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Page 42". The Philadelphia Inquirer. October 2, 1974. p. 42.
  4. Science Fiction Television Series (Episode Guides, Histories, and Casts and Credits for 62 Prime-Time Shows, 1959 Through 1989). McFarland. May 12, 2014. ISBN 9781476610306.
  5. Encyclopedia of Television Series, Pilots and Specials (Volume 2). New York Zoetrope. 1985. p. 88. ISBN 9780918432612.
  6. Postfemininities in Popular Culture. Palgrave Macmillan UK. March 31, 2009. p. 207. ISBN 9780230234413.
  7. The Hollywood Reporter. Wilkerson Daily Corporation. 2003. p. 30.
  8. "Rudolph Borchert - Variety". 8 April 2003. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
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