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Paul Avila Mayer(1928-2009)

  • Writer
  • Producer
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Paul Avila Mayer was born on 28 May 1928 in the USA. Paul was a writer and producer, known for Ryan's Hope (1975), Love of Life (1951) and Where the Heart Is (1969). Paul was married to Sasha von Scherler. Paul died on 10 July 2009 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
BornMay 28, 1928
DiedJuly 10, 2009(81)
BornMay 28, 1928
DiedJuly 10, 2009(81)
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  • Awards
    • 15 wins & 6 nominations total

Known for

Ryan's Hope (1975)
Ryan's Hope
7.2
TV Series
  • Writer(creator)
Love of Life (1951)
Love of Life
7.4
TV Series
  • Writer(1973-1975)
Where the Heart Is (1969)
Where the Heart Is
7.8
TV Series
  • Writer(1970-1971, 1971-1973)
Jane Krakowski, Matthew Ashford, Domini Blythe, Colleen Dion, Terri Eoff, David Forsyth, Lee Godart, Louan Gideon, Marcia McCabe, Jeffrey Meek, Jacqueline Schultz, and Mary Stuart in Search for Tomorrow (1951)
Search for Tomorrow
7.0
TV Series
  • Writer(1985)

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Writer

  • Ryan's Hope (1975)
    Ryan's Hope
    7.2
    TV Series
    • co-creator
    • created by
    • co-head writer ...
    • 1975–1989
  • Jane Krakowski, Matthew Ashford, Domini Blythe, Colleen Dion, Terri Eoff, David Forsyth, Lee Godart, Louan Gideon, Marcia McCabe, Jeffrey Meek, Jacqueline Schultz, and Mary Stuart in Search for Tomorrow (1951)
    Search for Tomorrow
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1985
  • Six Characters in Search of an Author (1976)
    Six Characters in Search of an Author
    6.6
    TV Movie
    • adaptation
    • 1976
  • Where the Heart Is (1969)
    Where the Heart Is
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1973
  • Love of Life (1951)
    Love of Life
    7.4
    TV Series
    • head writer
    • 1951–1980

Producer

  • Ryan's Hope (1975)
    Ryan's Hope
    7.2
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 1975–1981

Additional Crew

  • Lovespell (1981)
    Lovespell
    5.2
    • presenter
    • 1981

Personal details

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  • Born
    • May 28, 1928
    • USA
  • Died
    • July 10, 2009
    • Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
  • Spouse
    • Sasha von Scherler? - April 14, 2000 (her death, 3 children)
  • Other works
    He adapted Luigi Pirandello's play, "Six Characters in Search of an Author," at The Arena Stage Theatre in Washington D.C. Zelda Fichlander was director.

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    Son of Edwin Justus Mayer, father of Daisy von Scherler Mayer.

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