Michael Sloan (television writer)
Michael Sloan | |
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| Born | Michael Fred Sloan October 14, 1946 New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 13, 2025 (aged 78) |
| Occupation(s) | Television producer and writer |
| Spouse | |
Michael Fred Sloan (October 14, 1946 – August 13, 2025) was an American television producer and writer. He was best known for co-creating the CBS action crime drama television series The Equalizer with Richard Lindheim.[1]
In addition to co-creating The Equalizer, he produced and wrote television programs including Columbo, Harry O,[2] Battlestar Gallactica,[3] B. J. and the Bear (and its spin-off The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo), The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries and McCloud.[4]
In 1978, he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in the category Outstanding Drama Series for his work on the television program Quincy, M.E.. His nomination was shared with Richard Irving, Jud Kinberg, Glen A. Larson, Edward Montagne, Chris Morgan, Robert F. O'Neill, B.W. Sandefur and Peter J. Thompson.[5]
Sloan died on August 13, 2025, at the age of 78.[6]
References
- ^ McGowan, Andrew (August 15, 2025). "Michael Sloan, Co-Creator of 'The Equalizer,' Dies at 78". Variety. Retrieved August 16, 2025 – via MSN.
- ^ Aldous, Steve; Gillies, Gary (March 13, 2025). The Harry O Viewing Companion: History and Episodes of the Classic Detective Series. McFarland. p. 150. ISBN 9781476694290 – via Google Books.
- ^ Gross, Edward; Altman, Mark (August 21, 2018). So Say We All: The Complete, Uncensored, Unauthorized Oral History of Battlestar Galactica. p. 23. ISBN 9781250128959 – via Google Books.
- ^ Evans, Greg (August 15, 2025). "Michael Sloan Dies: Co-Creator Of 'The Equalizer', Longtime Husband Of Melissa Sue Anderson Was 78". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
- ^ "Outstanding Drama Series – 1978". Television Academy. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
- ^ Roy, Debashri (August 16, 2025). "Michael Sloan, veteran TV writer-producer behind The Equalizer, dies at 78". Soap Central. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
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