Blinn, William
Overview
| Works: | 338 works in 645 publications in 6 languages and 12,062 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Drama Television mini-series History Historical television programs Biographical television programs Television series Biographical television programs Rock films Historical films Television adaptations |
| Roles: | Author, Author of screenplay, Author of dialog, Scenarist, 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
)
63 editions published between 1977 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 2,683 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 continued throughout the generations that followed
63 editions published between 1977 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 2,683 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 continued throughout the generations that followed
Starsky & Hutch by
Todd Phillips(
Visual
)
50 editions published between 2004 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 1,531 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."
50 editions published between 2004 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 1,531 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
)
47 editions published between 1984 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,470 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
47 editions published between 1984 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,470 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
)
13 editions published between 1972 and 1998 in English and held by 1,222 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
13 editions published between 1972 and 1998 in English and held by 1,222 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
)
12 editions published between 1980 and 2020 in English and held by 1,123 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
12 editions published between 1980 and 2020 in English and held by 1,123 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
)
16 editions published between 2006 and 2012 in English and held by 767 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
16 editions published between 2006 and 2012 in English and held by 767 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
Roots(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 1977 and 2011 in English and held by 647 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
7 editions published between 1977 and 2011 in English and held by 647 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 243 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 243 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
Starsky & Hutch(
Visual
)
5 editions published between 2004 and 2014 in English and held by 133 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 133 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
)
10 editions published between 2006 and 2016 in English and French and held by 117 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
10 editions published between 2006 and 2016 in English and French and held by 117 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
Louis L'Amour's Shaughnessy(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 113 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 113 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
)
8 editions published between 2005 and 2016 in English and held by 106 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
8 editions published between 2005 and 2016 in English and held by 106 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
Fame(
Visual
)
2 editions 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
2 editions 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
Brian's song. by
William Blinn(
Book
)
16 editions published between 1971 and 1989 in 3 languages and held by 67 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the close bond between two football players as one recovers from a serious injury and the other copes with terminal cancer
16 editions published between 1971 and 1989 in 3 languages and held by 67 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the close bond between two football players as one recovers from a serious injury and the other copes with terminal cancer
Roots(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 1985 in English and held by 65 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 65 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
Starsky & Hutch(
Visual
)
5 editions published between 2004 and 2016 in English and held by 61 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 2016 in English and held by 61 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
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
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
Eight is enough(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 2012 in English and held by 50 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 50 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
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African American families African Americans Bachelors Bands (Music) Blacks 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 High School of Performing Arts (New York, N.Y.) Immigrants Informers Ireland Jackson family Kansas--Haven Kinte family Made-for-TV movies Man-woman relationships Minnesota--Minneapolis Moore family Murder Musicians 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
Blinn, William Frederick 1937-2020
William Blinn Amerikaans scenarioschrijver
William Blinn amerikansk manusforfattar
William Blinn amerikansk manusförfattare
William Blinn amerikansk manusforfatter
William Blinn amerikansk manuskriptforfatter
William Blinn guionista estadounidense
William Blinn guionista estatunidenc
William Blinn guionista estauxunidense
William Blinn scénariste et producteur américain
William Blinn sceneggiatore statunitense
Уильям Блинн
ויליאם בלין
ويليام بلين
威廉・布林
威廉·博林
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