John Pascal
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John Pascal was an American playwright, screenwriter, author, and journalist.
musical George M!
, which was also released on NBC
, and on scripts for the ABC Daytime
soap opera The Young Marrieds
.
Mr. Pascal was a novelist, as well, authoring such books as The Strange Case of Patty Hearst
, The Jean Harlow
Story, and Marilyn Monroe
: The Complete Story of Her Life, Her Loves and Her Death. Early in his career, he worked as a journalist and an editor for The New York Times
. He later developed and wrote a weekly Sunday column for New York's Newsday
, which ran until his death.
. His first wife was poet Donna J. Stone
, with whom he had his only child, Matthew. He later married children's author Francine Pascal
, collaborating with her on various projects including The Young Marrieds and The Strange Case of Patty Hearst. The Pascals also worked with Ms. Pascal's brother, Broadway playwright and librettist Michael Stewart
, writing the book for George M!
in 1981. He was survived by his wife Francine; son Matthew; sister Doris; and three stepdaughters: Jamie, Laurie, and Susan.
Career
His works included collaboration on the book for the BroadwayBroadway theatre
Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City...
musical George M!
George M!
George M! is a Broadway musical based on the life of George M. Cohan, the biggest Broadway star of his day who was known as "The Man Who Owned Broadway." The book for the musical was written by Michael Stewart, John Pascal, and Francine Pascal. Music and lyrics were, of course, by George M...
, which was also released on NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
, and on scripts for the ABC Daytime
ABC Daytime
ABC Daytime is a programming block on the ABC Network which has historically encompassed soap operas, game shows and talk shows.-Schedule:...
soap opera The Young Marrieds
The Young Marrieds
The Young Marrieds was an American daytime soap opera which aired on ABC from October 5, 1964, to March 25, 1966.The program was created by James Elward and written by Elward with Frances Rickett. Authors John Pascal and Francine Pascal also wrote for the series. It was produced in Hollywood by...
.
Mr. Pascal was a novelist, as well, authoring such books as The Strange Case of Patty Hearst
Patty Hearst
Patricia Campbell Hearst , now known as Patricia Campbell Hearst Shaw, is an American newspaper heiress, socialite, actress, kidnap victim, and convicted bank robber....
, The Jean Harlow
Jean Harlow
Jean Harlow was an American film actress and sex symbol of the 1930s. Known as the "Blonde Bombshell" and the "Platinum Blonde" , Harlow was ranked as one of the greatest movie stars of all time by the American Film Institute...
Story, and Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe was an American actress, singer, model and showgirl who became a major sex symbol, starring in a number of commercially successful motion pictures during the 1950s....
: The Complete Story of Her Life, Her Loves and Her Death. Early in his career, he worked as a journalist and an editor for The New York Times
The New York Times
The New York Times is an American daily newspaper founded and continuously published in New York City since 1851. The New York Times has won 106 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any news organization...
. He later developed and wrote a weekly Sunday column for New York's Newsday
Newsday
Newsday is a daily American newspaper that primarily serves Nassau and Suffolk counties and the New York City borough of Queens on Long Island, although it is sold throughout the New York metropolitan area...
, which ran until his death.
Education
John Robert Pascal was born in Brooklyn, and received his journalism degree at New York UniversityNew York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
. His first wife was poet Donna J. Stone
Donna J. Stone
Donna J. Stone was an American poet and philanthropist. Several of her poems were published individually, both before and after her death, as well as a book of poetry entitled Wielder of Words: A Collection of Poems. Wielder of Words, edited by Ms...
, with whom he had his only child, Matthew. He later married children's author Francine Pascal
Francine Pascal
Francine Pascal is an author best known for creating the Sweet Valley series of young adult novels. Sweet Valley High was the backbone of the collection, and was made into a popular television series. There were also several spin-offs, including The Unicorn Club and Sweet Valley University...
, collaborating with her on various projects including The Young Marrieds and The Strange Case of Patty Hearst. The Pascals also worked with Ms. Pascal's brother, Broadway playwright and librettist Michael Stewart
Michael Stewart (playwright)
Michael Stewart was an American playwright and librettist.Born Michael Stuart Rubin in Manhattan, Stewart attended Queens College, and is a graduate of Yale School of Drama with a Master of Fine Arts from 1953. Michael Stewart (August 1, 1924 – September 20, 1987) was an American playwright...
, writing the book for George M!
Death
Mr. Pascal died of lung cancerLung cancer
Lung cancer is a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth in tissues of the lung. If left untreated, this growth can spread beyond the lung in a process called metastasis into nearby tissue and, eventually, into other parts of the body. Most cancers that start in lung, known as primary...
in 1981. He was survived by his wife Francine; son Matthew; sister Doris; and three stepdaughters: Jamie, Laurie, and Susan.