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'''Joyce Burditt''' (1938 – June 2, 2022), also known as '''Joyce Rebeta-Burditt''', was an American writer and network executive known for creating the TV series ''[[Diagnosis: Murder]]'' |
'''Joyce Burditt''' (September 12, 1938 – June 2, 2022), also known as '''Joyce Rebeta-Burditt''', was an American writer and network executive. She was known for creating the TV series ''[[Diagnosis: Murder]]''.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://variety.com/1993/tv/reviews/diagnosis-murder-miracle-cure-1200433546/|title=Diagnosis Murder Miracle Cure|last=Scott|first=Tony|date=1993-10-28|work=Variety|access-date=2018-07-18|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1998/02/08/arts/television-one-senior-sleuth-slips-into-the-slot-left-by-another.html|title=TELEVISION; One Senior Sleuth Slips Into the Slot Left by Another|date=1998-02-08|work=The New York Times|last=Wohl|first=Alexander|access-date=2018-08-09|language=en}}</ref> She was also a longtime writer and producer on such TV series as ''[[Perry Mason (1957 TV series)|Perry Mason]]'', ''[[Matlock (TV series)|Matlock]]'', and the ''[[Father Dowling Mysteries]]''.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/438285934/|title=Joyce Burditt spends days plotting murders|date=December 29, 1990|page=45|last=Bock|first=Jerry|work=Citizens' Voice from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania on Newspapers.com|access-date=2018-08-09|language=en}}</ref> She wrote a best selling novel, ''[[The Cracker Factory]]'', in 1977, about an alcoholic housewife, partly drawn from her own experiences.<ref name=":3">{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1977/04/17/archives/the-cracker-factory.html|title=The Cracker Factory|work=[[The New York Times]]|last=Ballantyne|first=Sheila|date=April 17, 1977|access-date=August 9, 2018}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/71604266/|title=A typical suburban woman—almost|date=May 21, 1977|page=57|work=The Daily Herald from Arlington Heights, Illinois on Newspapers.com|access-date=2018-08-09|language=en}}</ref> |
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== Early life and education == |
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Joyce Rebeta was born in [[Cleveland|Cleveland, Ohio]]. After moving to Los Angeles in 1969, she took classes at [[Los Angeles Valley College|Los Angeles Valley Junior College]].<ref name=":5">{{Cite news |last=Zyda |first=Joan |date=1977-08-07 |title=Bits of Wisdom from Burditt's 'Cracker Factory' |pages=116 |work=Chicago Tribune |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115332222/bits-of-wisdom-from-burditts-cracker/ |access-date=2022-12-28 |via=Newspapers.com}}</ref> |
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== Career == |
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Burditt was known for creating the TV series ''Diagnosis: Murder'',<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> which ran for almost 200 episodes and TV movies. She was also a longtime writer and producer on such TV series as ''Perry Mason'', ''Matlock'', and the ''Father Dowling Mysteries''.<ref name=":2" /> She wrote a best selling novel, ''The Cracker Factory'', in 1977, about an alcoholic housewife, which is partly drawn from her own experiences with alcoholism and institutionalization.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /><ref name=":5" /> It was made into an American TV movie of the same name.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Martin |first1=Mick |url=https://archive.org/details/videomovieguide200mart/page/228 |title=Video Movie Guide 2001 |last2=Porter |first2=Marsha |date=2000 |publisher=Ballantine Books |isbn=9780345420992 |pages=[https://archive.org/details/videomovieguide200mart/page/228 228] |url-access=registration}}</ref> This was followed by the sequel, ''The Cracker Factory 2: Welcome to Women's Group'', in 2010. She wrote the humorous novel ''Triplets'', in 1982, and the mystery novel ''Buck Naked'', about a Los Angeles detective heroine, in 1998.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://articles.latimes.com/1996-06-20/entertainment/ca-16934_1_mystery-writer|title=Writer Finding Elusive Secret to Success|last=BIEDERMAN|first=PATRICIA WARD|date=1996-06-20|work=Los Angeles Times|access-date=2018-07-18|language=en-US|issn=0458-3035}}</ref> Burditt was a programming executive for comedy at ABC, serving as a liaison between the network and sitcom productions including ''[[Barney Miller]]'' and ''[[Soap (TV series)|Soap]]''.<ref name=":5" /> |
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== Publications == |
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* ''The Cracker Factory'' (1977) |
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* ''Triplets'' (1982) |
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* ''Buck Naked'' (1998) |
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* ''The Cracker Factory 2: Welcome to the Women's Group'' (2010) |
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== Personal life == |
== Personal life == |
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Rebeta married the writer [[George Burditt (writer)|George Burditt]] in 1957 and had three children. She moved to California in 1969 to start her career.<ref>{{cite web |title=Joyce Rebeta-Burditt Knows Why Housewives Become Alcoholics: She's Been Through the Ordeal |url=https://people.com/archive/joyce-rebeta-burditt-knows-why-housewives-become-alcoholics-shes-been-through-the-ordeal-vol-8-no-10/ |website=People.com |publisher=People |accessdate=13 July 2018}}</ref> Her son [[Jack Burditt]] became a screenwriter. On June 2, 2022, she died in Los Angeles.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2022/06/joyce-rebeta-burditt-dies-diagnosis-murder-creator-1235045546/|title=Joyce Rebeta-Burditt Dies; 'Diagnosis Murder' Creator was 83|publisher=[[Deadline Hollywood|Deadline]]|first=Lynette|last=Rice|date=June 14, 2022|access-date=June 15, 2022}}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 20:06, 28 December 2022
Joyce Burditt | |
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| Born | September 12, 1938 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | June 2, 2022 (aged 83) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Writer and network executive |
| Notable works | Diagnosis: Murder, Perry Mason, Matlock, The Cracker Factory |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3, including Jack Burditt |
Joyce Burditt (September 12, 1938 – June 2, 2022), also known as Joyce Rebeta-Burditt, was an American writer and network executive. She was known for creating the TV series Diagnosis: Murder.[1][2] She was also a longtime writer and producer on such TV series as Perry Mason, Matlock, and the Father Dowling Mysteries.[3] She wrote a best selling novel, The Cracker Factory, in 1977, about an alcoholic housewife, partly drawn from her own experiences.[4][5]
Early life and education
Joyce Rebeta was born in Cleveland, Ohio. After moving to Los Angeles in 1969, she took classes at Los Angeles Valley Junior College.[6]
Career
Burditt was known for creating the TV series Diagnosis: Murder,[1][2] which ran for almost 200 episodes and TV movies. She was also a longtime writer and producer on such TV series as Perry Mason, Matlock, and the Father Dowling Mysteries.[3] She wrote a best selling novel, The Cracker Factory, in 1977, about an alcoholic housewife, which is partly drawn from her own experiences with alcoholism and institutionalization.[4][5][6] It was made into an American TV movie of the same name.[7] This was followed by the sequel, The Cracker Factory 2: Welcome to Women's Group, in 2010. She wrote the humorous novel Triplets, in 1982, and the mystery novel Buck Naked, about a Los Angeles detective heroine, in 1998.[8] Burditt was a programming executive for comedy at ABC, serving as a liaison between the network and sitcom productions including Barney Miller and Soap.[6]
Publications
- The Cracker Factory (1977)
- Triplets (1982)
- Buck Naked (1998)
- The Cracker Factory 2: Welcome to the Women's Group (2010)
Personal life
Rebeta married the writer George Burditt in 1957 and had three children. She moved to California in 1969 to start her career.[9] Her son Jack Burditt became a screenwriter. On June 2, 2022, she died in Los Angeles.[10]
References
- ^ a b Scott, Tony (1993-10-28). "Diagnosis Murder Miracle Cure". Variety. Retrieved 2018-07-18.
- ^ a b Wohl, Alexander (1998-02-08). "TELEVISION; One Senior Sleuth Slips Into the Slot Left by Another". The New York Times. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
- ^ a b Bock, Jerry (December 29, 1990). "Joyce Burditt spends days plotting murders". Citizens' Voice from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania on Newspapers.com. p. 45. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
- ^ a b Ballantyne, Sheila (April 17, 1977). "The Cracker Factory". The New York Times. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
- ^ a b "A typical suburban woman—almost". The Daily Herald from Arlington Heights, Illinois on Newspapers.com. May 21, 1977. p. 57. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
- ^ a b c Zyda, Joan (1977-08-07). "Bits of Wisdom from Burditt's 'Cracker Factory'". Chicago Tribune. p. 116. Retrieved 2022-12-28 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Martin, Mick; Porter, Marsha (2000). Video Movie Guide 2001. Ballantine Books. pp. 228. ISBN 9780345420992.
- ^ BIEDERMAN, PATRICIA WARD (1996-06-20). "Writer Finding Elusive Secret to Success". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved 2018-07-18.
- ^ "Joyce Rebeta-Burditt Knows Why Housewives Become Alcoholics: She's Been Through the Ordeal". People.com. People. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- ^ Rice, Lynette (June 14, 2022). "Joyce Rebeta-Burditt Dies; 'Diagnosis Murder' Creator was 83". Deadline. Retrieved June 15, 2022.
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