Blinn, William
Overview
| Works: | 256 works in 507 publications in 6 languages and 12,044 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Drama Television mini-series History Biographical television programs Historical television programs Rock films Television adaptations Film adaptations Musical films Made-for-TV movies |
| Roles: | Author, Author of screenplay, Conceptor, Scenarist, Bibliographic antecedent, Producer, Other, Binder |
| Classifications: | PN1992.77, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
William Blinn
Roots by
John Erman(
Visual
)
58 editions published between 1977 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 3,368 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
58 editions published between 1977 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 3,368 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
Starsky & Hutch by
Todd Phillips(
Visual
)
39 editions published between 2004 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 1,519 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 2015 in 5 languages and held by 1,519 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
)
40 editions published between 1984 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 1,453 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
40 editions published between 1984 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 1,453 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
)
18 editions published between 1971 and 1998 in English and held by 1,332 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
18 editions published between 1971 and 1998 in English and held by 1,332 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
)
11 editions published between 1980 and 2000 in English and held by 1,117 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A drama about the deep friendship between Gale Sayers, black halfback for the Chicago Bears, and his white teammate, Brian Piccolo, who died of cancer in 1970
11 editions published between 1980 and 2000 in English and held by 1,117 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A drama about the deep friendship between Gale Sayers, black halfback for the Chicago Bears, and his white teammate, Brian Piccolo, who died of cancer in 1970
A cold place in hell by
William Blinn(
Book
)
14 editions published between 2006 and 2010 in English and held by 854 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 - with all the book learning he did during his convalescence, with all the love he had for a whore, with all the friendship he shared with an old cowboy who couldn't help see the difference between right and wrong
14 editions published between 2006 and 2010 in English and held by 854 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 - with all the book learning he did during his convalescence, with all the love he had for a whore, with all the friendship he shared with an old cowboy who couldn't help see the difference between right and wrong
Roots(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 2007 and 2018 in English and held by 238 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Roots, adapted from the Alex Haley novel that 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 in Africa to America and continued throughout the generations that followed
7 editions published between 2007 and 2018 in English and held by 238 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Roots, adapted from the Alex Haley novel that 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 in Africa to America and continued throughout the generations that followed
Starsky & Hutch(
Visual
)
5 editions published between 2004 and 2014 in English and held by 131 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
5 editions published between 2004 and 2014 in English and held by 131 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
Louis L'Amour's Shaughnessy(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 111 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 111 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
)
9 editions published between 2005 and 2016 in English and held by 104 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
9 editions published between 2005 and 2016 in English and held by 104 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
Starsky & Hutch(
Visual
)
8 editions published between 2006 and 2016 in English and held by 96 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
8 editions published between 2006 and 2016 in English and held by 96 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
)
1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 76 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fame follows students as they pursue their dreams in the performing arts
1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 76 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fame follows students as they pursue their dreams in the performing arts
Roots(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 1985 in English and held by 75 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 75 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 58 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 58 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 58 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 58 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 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
2 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
Roots(
Visual
)
4 editions published between 2007 and 2012 in English and held by 54 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 54 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
Eight is enough(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 2012 in English and held by 53 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Bradfords try to bolster their spirits for the holidays, since it's the first Christmas they'll be celebrating without Joan. While Cupid plays his games, the eight Bradford children mix humor and drama while confronting a host of life's timeless travails as well as some contemporary controversies
2 editions published in 2012 in English and held by 53 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Bradfords try to bolster their spirits for the holidays, since it's the first Christmas they'll be celebrating without Joan. While Cupid plays his games, the eight Bradford children mix humor and drama while confronting a host of life's timeless travails as well as some contemporary controversies
Polly(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 51 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 51 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
)
1 edition published in 2014 in English and held by 49 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
1 edition published in 2014 in English and held by 49 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
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Related Identities
- Morrow, Vic 1931-1982 Performer Actor
- Warner Home Video (Firm)
- Uggams, Leslie Actor
- Piccolo, Brian 1943-1970
- Jones, Quincy 1933- Musician Composer
- Moses, Gilbert Performer Director
- Reed, Robert 1932-1992 Actor
- Cohen, M. Charles Actor
- Kirby, Peter (Peter William) Editor Actor
- Gossett, Louis Jr 1936- Performer Actor
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African American families African Americans American Revolution (1775-1783) 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 Television series United States United States--Confederate States of America Western stories Wyoming
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William Blinn Amerikaans scenarioschrijver
William Blinn amerikansk manusforfattar
William Blinn amerikansk manusförfattare
William Blinn amerikansk manusforfatter
William Blinn amerikansk manuskriptforfatter
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