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Bob Ellison

Known For
Writing
Active Years
1958–1995 (38 Years)
Total Credits
14 credits in database
Writing 14 credits
14
Total Credits
1958–1995
38 Years Career Span
8
Vault Titles
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: Bob Ellison (Writing).
Goal: Factual identity profile.
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Source Material: Provided sources [1], [2], [3], [4], [5].
Strict Rule: Use only verifiable facts from the sources. No guessing.
Full Name: Robert James Ellison [2].
Dates: Born February 25, 1933, in New York City, New York, USA [3]. Died April 8, 2024, in Los Angeles, California, USA [3].
Professions: American consultant, screenwriter, and television producer [2]. Two-time Emmy-winning screenwriter [4].
Known For/Credits: The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970), Dear John (1988), and Rhoda (1974) [3].
Other Work/Consultant Roles: Dear John, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and Wings [2]. Creative consultant for Becker, Caroline in the City, It's All Relative, Wings, and The Mary Tyler Moore Show [4].
Personal: Married to Elaine Rubenstein [3].

Robert James Ellison, born February 25, 1933, in New York City, New York, was an American consultant, screenwriter, and television producer. He died on April 8, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. Ellison was a two-time Emmy-winning screenwriter who worked on numerous television episodes. His writing credits include The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Dear John, and Rhoda. He served as a creative consultant for several series, including Becker, Caroline in the City, It's All Relative, Wings, and The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Ellison was married to Elaine Rubenstein. His professional work spanned various television programs such as Dear John, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and Wings.
"Robert James Ellison, born February 25, 1933, in New York City, New York, was an American consultant

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Career

Career overview

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Source [1]: Bob Ellison (TMDB). Known for writing. 12 known credits.
Source [2]: Bob Ellison (Wikipedia). Full name: Robert James Ellison. Dates: February 25, 1933 – April 8, 2024. American consultant, screenwriter, and television producer. Worked on Dear John, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and Wings.
Source [3]: Bob Ellison (IMDb). Born: 25 February 1933 in New York City, New York, USA. Writer known for The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970), Dear John (1988), and Rhoda (1974). Additional crew on The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Married to Elaine Rubenstein. Died: 8 April 2024 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Source [4]: Bob Ellison (Television Academy). Two-time Emmy-winning screenwriter. Creative consultant for Becker, Caroline in the City, It's All Relative, Wings, and The Mary Tyler Moore Show.
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Name: Robert James Ellison (Bob Ellison).
Dates: February 25, 1933 – April 8, 2024.
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA.
Death Place: Los Angeles, California, USA.
Professions: Consultant, screenwriter, television producer.
Writing/Creative Credits: The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970), Dear John (1988), Rhoda (1974), Becker, Caroline in the City, It's All Relative, Wings.
Awards: Two-time Emmy winner.
Roles: Creative consultant (Becker, Caroline in the City, It's All Relative, Wings, The Mary Tyler Moore Show), writer, additional crew (The Mary Tyler Moore Show).
Paragraph 1: Identity and Early Career/Background.
Robert James Ellison, known as Bob Ellison, was an American screenwriter, television producer, and consultant. Born on February 25, 1933, in New York City, New York, Ellison was a two-time Emmy-winning screenwriter. He died on April 8, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. His professional work spanned several decades, including credits for television programs such as The Mary Tyler Moore Show, which is noted with a 1970 date, and Rhoda in 1974.
Paragraph 2: Specific Credits and Roles.
Throughout his career, Ellison served in various capacities, including as a writer and additional crew member. He is specifically recognized for his writing on Dear John, released in 1988. Beyond his writing, he held creative consultant roles for several television series. These included Becker, Caroline in the City, It's All Relative, Wings, and The Mary Tyler Moore Show. His body of work includes 12 known credits.
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Robert James Ellison, known as Bob Ellison, was an American screenwriter, television producer, and consultant. Born on February 25, 1933, in New York City, New York, Ellison was a two-time Emmy-winning screenwriter. He passed away on April 8, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. His career involved

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Career timeline

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Full Filmography

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Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Bob Ellison best known for?

Bob Ellison is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Man on the Moon (1999), The Betty White Show (1977), The Betty White Show (1977), Jobbigt (2018).

How many credits does Bob Ellison have?

Bob Ellison has accumulated over 14 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1958 to 1995.

What is Bob Ellison's background in cinema and television?

Subject: Bob Ellison (Writing). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words, plain prose only, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes. Source Material: Provided sources [1], [2], [3], [4], [5]. Strict Rule: Use only verifiable facts from the sources. No guessing. Full Name: ...

Bob Ellison by the numbers

14credits
7films
7TV series
1958–1995active years

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