Richard M. Powell

Richard M. Powell (December 15, 1916 – October 20, 1996) was an American-born screenwriter.

He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. He wrote the scripts for several popular television shows as well as several full length feature films.

His credits includes Hogan's Heroes, where he helped co-wrote the pilot episode, M*A*S*H, Quincy, M.E., The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Andy Griffith Show, and Charlie's Angels.

He died of prostate cancer in Los Angeles, California.

Filmography

 * My Gun Is Quick (1957) (screenplay)
 * Flight (1958) (TV)
 * The Young Philadelphians (1959)
 * The Andy Griffith Show (1960) (TV)
 * Follow That Dream (1962)
 * The Farmer's Daughter (1963) (TV)
 * Mr. and Mrs. (1964) (TV)
 * Wild and Wonderful (1964)
 * Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1964) (TV)
 * Hogan's Heroes (1965) (TV)
 * The Doris Day Show (1968) (TV)
 * The Governor & J.J. (1969) (TV)
 * The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970) (TV)
 * M*A*S*H (1972) (TV)
 * Charlie's Angels (1976) (TV)
 * Quincy, M.E. (1976) (TV)
 * The Cheap Detective (1980) (TV)

Notable TV Guest Appearances

 * The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson playing "Himself" 31 July 1972