Richard Pike Bissell
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Richard Pike Bissell (June 27, 1913 – May 4, 1977) was an American author of short stories and novels. His third book, and second novel, 7½ Cents, was adapted into the Broadway musical The Pajama Game. This won him (along with co-author George Abbott) the 1955 Tony Award for Best Musical. He wrote a book about the experience called Say, Darling, which chronicled the ins and outs of a Broadway musical production and featured characters based on those (such as Harold Prince) he worked with; this book was also turned into a musical, also called Say, Darling, in 1958.
For American CIA officer, see Richard M. Bissell Jr.
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Born | (1913-06-27)June 27, 1913 Dubuque, Iowa |
Died | May 4, 1977(1977-05-04) (aged 63) Dubuque, Iowa |
Occupation | Author |
Alma mater | Harvard College |
Notable works | 7½ Cents, The Pajama Game, Say, Darling |
Notable awards | Tony Award for Best Musical, 1955 |
Spouse | Marian Van Patten Grilk |
Children | 4 |
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