Background
Peterson, Roderick William was born on July 7, 1921 in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Son of Paul Culver and Elizabeth (Butler) Peterson.
Peterson, Roderick William was born on July 7, 1921 in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Son of Paul Culver and Elizabeth (Butler) Peterson.
Student, Phoenix Community College, 1939-1941; Bachelor of Arts, University Arizona, 1949.
Program director, writer, Station KTAR, Phoenix, 1949-1956; program director, Station KGUN-television, Tucson, 1956-1957.
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946, PTO. Member Writers Guild American, Hollywood television Academy, American Film Institute, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.
Married Jewell Nichols, February 28, 1943 (divorced 1972). Children: Eric, Lisa Peterson Winslow, Sally Peterson Hinson. Married Claire Whitaker, November 18, 1972.