Howard Browne

Howard Browne (April 15, 1908–October 28, 1999) was a science fiction editor and mystery writer. He also wrote for several television series and films. Some of his work appeared over the pseudonyms John Evans, Alexander Blade, Lawrence Chandler, Ivar Jorgensen, and Lee Francis.

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April 15 - 1908 - October 28 - 1999 - Science fiction - Mystery - Pseudonym

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Beginning in 1942, Browne worked as managing editor for Ziff-Davis publications on Amazing Stories and Fantastic Adventures, both under Raymond A. Palmer's editorship. When Palmer left the magazines in 1949, Browne took over in January 1950. Browne ended the publication of Richard Shaver's Shaver Mystery and oversaw the change in Amazing from a pulp magazine to a digest. He left the magazines in 1956 to move to Hollywood.

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1942 - Ziff-Davis - Amazing Stories - Fantastic Adventures - Raymond A. Palmer - 1949 - January - 1950 - Richard Shaver - Shaver Mystery - Pulp magazine - 1956 - Hollywood

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In Hollywood, Browne wrote for shows including Maverick, Ben Casey, and The Virginian. His last credit was the 1975 film Capone, starring Ben Gazzara.

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Maverick - Ben Casey - The Virginian - 1975 - Capone - Ben Gazzara

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