Blinn, William
Overview
| Works: | 346 works in 617 publications in 6 languages and 12,078 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Drama History Biographical television programs Television adaptations Television mini-series Historical television programs Rock films Film adaptations Musical films Made-for-TV movies |
| Roles: | Author, Author of screenplay, Scenarist, Author of dialog, Conceptor, Creator, Producer, Other, Bibliographic antecedent, Writer of accompanying material, Binder |
| Classifications: | E185.97.H24, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
William Blinn
Roots by
John Erman(
Visual
)
61 editions published between 1977 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 2,711 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An adaptation of Alex Haley's Roots, in which he traces his family's history from the mid-18th century when one of his ancestors was captured and sold into slavery. Follows the struggle for freedom that began with the boy's abduction to America and continues throughout the generations that follow
61 editions published between 1977 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 2,711 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An adaptation of Alex Haley's Roots, in which he traces his family's history from the mid-18th century when one of his ancestors was captured and sold into slavery. Follows the struggle for freedom that began with the boy's abduction to America and continues throughout the generations that follow
Starsky & Hutch by
Todd Phillips(
Visual
)
39 editions published between 2004 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 1,498 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two streetwise cops bust criminals in their red and white Ford Gran Torino, with the help of a police snitch called "Huggy Bear."
39 editions published between 2004 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 1,498 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two streetwise cops bust criminals in their red and white Ford Gran Torino, with the help of a police snitch called "Huggy Bear."
Purple rain by
Albert Magnoli(
Visual
)
41 editions published between 1984 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,437 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young man with a talent for music has begun a career with much promise. He meets an aspiring singer, Apollonia, and finds that talent alone isn't all that he needs. A complicated tale of his repeating his father's self destructive behavior, losing Apollonia to another singer, and his coming to grips with his own connection to other people ensues
41 editions published between 1984 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,437 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young man with a talent for music has begun a career with much promise. He meets an aspiring singer, Apollonia, and finds that talent alone isn't all that he needs. A complicated tale of his repeating his father's self destructive behavior, losing Apollonia to another singer, and his coming to grips with his own connection to other people ensues
Brian's song : screenplay by
William Blinn(
Book
)
12 editions published between 1972 and 1998 in English and held by 1,253 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The screenplay for the award-winning television drama about football star Brian Piccolo, who died at twenty-six after a seven-month battle against cancer
12 editions published between 1972 and 1998 in English and held by 1,253 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The screenplay for the award-winning television drama about football star Brian Piccolo, who died at twenty-six after a seven-month battle against cancer
Brian's song(
Visual
)
10 editions published between 1980 and 2000 in English and held by 1,120 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A real-life drama about the friendship of Chicago Bears football players Gale Sayers and Brian Piccolo, who died of cancer in 1970
10 editions published between 1980 and 2000 in English and held by 1,120 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A real-life drama about the friendship of Chicago Bears football players Gale Sayers and Brian Piccolo, who died of cancer in 1970
A cold place in hell by
William Blinn(
Book
)
15 editions published between 2006 and 2010 in English and held by 811 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In Salt Springs, on the Fourth of July, a young man took a bet - and ended up broken, battered and fighting for his life ... But Billy Piper didn't die. He just came back to haunt Salt Springs. This story of Billy Piper becomes a powerful tale of two men's undying friendship, of a murder and a fight for justice--[cover]
15 editions published between 2006 and 2010 in English and held by 811 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In Salt Springs, on the Fourth of July, a young man took a bet - and ended up broken, battered and fighting for his life ... But Billy Piper didn't die. He just came back to haunt Salt Springs. This story of Billy Piper becomes a powerful tale of two men's undying friendship, of a murder and a fight for justice--[cover]
Roots(
Visual
)
6 editions published between 1977 and 2011 in English and held by 642 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An adaptation of Alex Haley's Roots, in which Haley traces his African American family's history from the mid-18th century to the Reconstruction era
6 editions published between 1977 and 2011 in English and held by 642 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An adaptation of Alex Haley's Roots, in which Haley traces his African American family's history from the mid-18th century to the Reconstruction era
Roots(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 2007 and 2018 in English and held by 241 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The legacy of Roots, part two. Alex Haley interview episode from the "Talking with David Frost" series -- The struggle to make "Roots"--Connecting with the past -- Levar Burton's original screen test
7 editions published between 2007 and 2018 in English and held by 241 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The legacy of Roots, part two. Alex Haley interview episode from the "Talking with David Frost" series -- The struggle to make "Roots"--Connecting with the past -- Levar Burton's original screen test
Louis L'Amour's Shaughnessy(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 116 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After refusing to throw a fight backed by a crooked promoter, a 19th century Irish immigrant and champion boxer is forced to flee New York City or die. As he journeys West, a bizarre twist of fate lands him in Haven, Kansas, where he'll have to use all his wits and both his fists to solve a murder and expose a conspiracy that threatens to destroy the entire town
1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 116 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After refusing to throw a fight backed by a crooked promoter, a 19th century Irish immigrant and champion boxer is forced to flee New York City or die. As he journeys West, a bizarre twist of fate lands him in Haven, Kansas, where he'll have to use all his wits and both his fists to solve a murder and expose a conspiracy that threatens to destroy the entire town
Starsky & Hutch(
Visual
)
3 editions published between 2004 and 2013 in English and held by 107 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The complete second season of the popular 1970's detective show starring, Paul Michael Glaser as Starsky, David Soul as Hutch and Antonio Fargas as Huggy-Bear
3 editions published between 2004 and 2013 in English and held by 107 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The complete second season of the popular 1970's detective show starring, Paul Michael Glaser as Starsky, David Soul as Hutch and Antonio Fargas as Huggy-Bear
Starsky & Hutch(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 2006 and 2016 in English and held by 91 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tough Starsky and educated Hutch are plainclothes cops taking on dope dealers, muggers and other thugs, aided by their red 1974 Torino and informant Huggy Bear. Both bachelors' private lives play as interweaving threads in the drama
7 editions published between 2006 and 2016 in English and held by 91 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tough Starsky and educated Hutch are plainclothes cops taking on dope dealers, muggers and other thugs, aided by their red 1974 Torino and informant Huggy Bear. Both bachelors' private lives play as interweaving threads in the drama
Fame(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 79 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fame follows students as they pursue their dreams in the performing arts
2 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 79 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fame follows students as they pursue their dreams in the performing arts
Starsky & Hutch(
Visual
)
6 editions published between 2005 and 2016 in English and held by 76 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two streetwise cops bust criminals in their red-and-white Ford Torino with the help of police snitch called Huggy Bear
6 editions published between 2005 and 2016 in English and held by 76 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two streetwise cops bust criminals in their red-and-white Ford Torino with the help of police snitch called Huggy Bear
Roots(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 1985 in English and held by 67 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An adaptation of Alex Haley's Roots, in which he traces his family's history from the mid-18th century when one of his ancestors was captured and sold into slavery. Follows the struggle for freedom that began with the boys' abduction to America and continues throughout the generations that follow
1 edition published in 1985 in English and held by 67 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An adaptation of Alex Haley's Roots, in which he traces his family's history from the mid-18th century when one of his ancestors was captured and sold into slavery. Follows the struggle for freedom that began with the boys' abduction to America and continues throughout the generations that follow
Roots(
Visual
)
2 editions published between 2007 and 2012 in English and held by 56 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", in which Haley traces his African American family's history from the mid-18th century to the Reconstruction era
2 editions published between 2007 and 2012 in English and held by 56 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", in which Haley traces his African American family's history from the mid-18th century to the Reconstruction era
Roots(
Visual
)
4 editions published between 2007 and 2012 in English and held by 55 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", in which Haley traces his African American family's history from the mid-18th century to the Reconstruction era
4 editions published between 2007 and 2012 in English and held by 55 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", in which Haley traces his African American family's history from the mid-18th century to the Reconstruction era
Polly by
Rich Robinson(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 53 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
'Polly chronicles the adventures of an orphan sent to Harrington, Alabama, to live with her aunt--a very wealthy and influential black woman in a small divided town. Aunt Polly is prim, proper and often cold toward her new charge. Despite many setbacks, Polly's 'gladness' game just might thaw the townsfolk and her aunt"--Container
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 53 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
'Polly chronicles the adventures of an orphan sent to Harrington, Alabama, to live with her aunt--a very wealthy and influential black woman in a small divided town. Aunt Polly is prim, proper and often cold toward her new charge. Despite many setbacks, Polly's 'gladness' game just might thaw the townsfolk and her aunt"--Container
Starsky & Hutch(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 2014 in English and held by 53 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The complete second season of the popular 1970's detective show starring, Paul Michael Glaser as Starsky, David Soul as Hutch and Antonio Fargas as Huggy-Bear
2 editions published in 2014 in English and held by 53 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The complete second season of the popular 1970's detective show starring, Paul Michael Glaser as Starsky, David Soul as Hutch and Antonio Fargas as Huggy-Bear
Roots(
Visual
)
4 editions published between 2007 and 2012 in English and held by 52 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", in which Haley traces his African American family's history from the mid-18th century to the Reconstruction era
4 editions published between 2007 and 2012 in English and held by 52 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", in which Haley traces his African American family's history from the mid-18th century to the Reconstruction era
Roots(
Visual
)
2 editions published between 2007 and 2012 in English and held by 52 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", in which Haley traces his African American family's history from the mid-18th century to the Reconstruction era
2 editions published between 2007 and 2012 in English and held by 52 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", in which Haley traces his African American family's history from the mid-18th century to the Reconstruction era
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Related Identities
- Hilton-Jacobs, Lawrence 1953- Actor
- Piccolo, Brian 1943-1970
- Kinte family
- Collins, Gary 1938-2012 Actor
- Connors, Chuck 1921-1992 Actor
- Amos, John 1939- Other Performer Actor
- Warner Bros. Pictures (1969- )
- Haley family
- Kirby, Peter (Peter William) Actor
- Rasulala, Thalmus 1939-1991 Actor
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African American families African Americans American Revolution (1775-1783) Bachelors Bands (Music) Boxers (Sports) Cancer--Patients Chicago Bears (Football team) Cocaine Conspiracies Criminal investigation Dance Detective and mystery plays Detectives Drug dealers Dysfunctional families Families Football Football players Haley, Alex Haley family Immigrants Informers Ireland Jackson family Kansas--Haven Kinte family Made-for-TV movies Man-woman relationships Minnesota--Minneapolis Moore family Murder Musicians Music videos Nineteen seventies Performing arts Piccolo, Brian, Police Popular music Rock music Roots (Television program : 1977) Sayers, Gale, Slaveholders Slavery Slaves Southern States United States United States--Confederate States of America Western stories Wyoming
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Alternative Names
William Blinn Amerikaans scenarioschrijver
William Blinn amerikansk manusforfattar
William Blinn amerikansk manusförfattare
William Blinn amerikansk manusforfatter
William Blinn amerikansk manuskriptforfatter
William Blinn guionista estauxunidense
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