Background
Armer, Alan Athur was born on July 7, 1922 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Joseph Davis and Marion (Asher) Armer.
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A well-written screenplay is the single most important ingredient in making a successful motion picture or television show. Alan Armer mixes time-honored theory with down-to-earth practical advice, giving beginning and advanced students the benefits of his experiences in both the entertainment industry and the college classroom. He balances professional screenwriting methods with techniques that explain and clarify those methods for students. What truly makes this text vital is his knack for tapping the creative spirit of aspiring screenwriters to become competent writers who can deliver fresh stories that "glow in the dark." Essential topics include organization and structure, conflict, dimensional characters, dialog, subtext, comedy, the profession, among others. Candid, personal discussion by top industry professionals; examples, anecdotes, and scenes from popular films; and challenging screenwriting projects illuminate the realities of successful screenwriting.
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Armer, Alan Athur was born on July 7, 1922 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Joseph Davis and Marion (Asher) Armer.
Bachelor in Speech & Drama, Stanford University, 1947. Master of Arts, University of California at Los Angeles, 1982.
Disc jockey Station KEEN, San Jose, California, 1948-1949. Writer, producer Armer, Grauman & King, Los Angeles, 1949-1950. Director Station KNBH-television, Los Angeles, 1951-1956.
Producer 20th Century Fox, 1957-1961, 69-70. Producer, executive producer Desilu, Culver City, California, 1961-1963. Producer Quinn Martin Productions, Los Angeles, 1963-1968, 71-73.
Professor radio-television-film California State University, Northridge, California, from 1975. Consultant California Psychological Health Plan, California Wellness Plan, The Wellness Network.
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Author: (with Walter Grauman) Vest Pocket Theater, 1955, Directing Television and Film, 1986, Writing the Screenplay, 1987. Producer: (television series) The Fugitive (Emmy award 1966, Raven award 1964), The Untouchables, 1960-1963 (Producers Guild award 1963), The Invaders, 1967-1968, Lancer, 1968-1971, Cannon, 1971, Magician, 1973-1974. (television movies) Birds of Prey (Golden Reel award 1974).
Served as sergeant infantry United States Army, 1943-1946, China. Member Academy television Arts & Sciences (life, president 1970-1972), Directors Guild of America, University Film & Video Association, California Faculty Association Clubs: Mountaingate (Los Angeles).
Married Elaine Duschnes, October 18, 1949 (deceased 2002). Children: Ellen, Michael, David, Aimee.