Milton Scott Michel
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Milton Scott Michel was an American crime fiction
writer and playwright. His most notable work was published in the 1940s - 1960s.
He attended New York University from 1935-1941, and worked as a technician for a diagnostic x-ray lab in New York City from 1940-1944, after which he became a self-employed writer.
He was a member of the Authors League of America and the Dramatist Guild.
Sometimes credited as M. Scott Michel, Milton Scott, and Scott Michel, and was a writer and editor for the Atlantic Beach Villager and Spotlite.
's "Sixth Finger Theme", originally written for the play Sixth Finger In A Five Finger Glove, was used as the original theme music for The Price Is Right
from 1956-1961.
Crime fiction
Crime fiction is the literary genre that fictionalizes crimes, their detection, criminals and their motives. It is usually distinguished from mainstream fiction and other genres such as science fiction or historical fiction, but boundaries can be, and indeed are, blurred...
writer and playwright. His most notable work was published in the 1940s - 1960s.
He attended New York University from 1935-1941, and worked as a technician for a diagnostic x-ray lab in New York City from 1940-1944, after which he became a self-employed writer.
He was a member of the Authors League of America and the Dramatist Guild.
Sometimes credited as M. Scott Michel, Milton Scott, and Scott Michel, and was a writer and editor for the Atlantic Beach Villager and Spotlite.
Trivia
Charles StrouseCharles Strouse
Charles Strouse is an American composer and lyricist.-Life and career:Strouse was born and raised in New York City, the son of Ira and Ethel Strouse...
's "Sixth Finger Theme", originally written for the play Sixth Finger In A Five Finger Glove, was used as the original theme music for The Price Is Right
The Price Is Right
The Price Is Right is a television game show franchise originally produced by Mark Goodson and Bill Todman, and created by Bob Stewart, and is currently produced and owned by FremantleMedia. The franchise centers on television game shows, but also includes merchandise such as video games, printed...
from 1956-1961.
External links
- Milton Scott Michel at the Golden Age of Detection Wiki