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Two Dollar Bettor (1951) -- An honest bank employee gets hooked on horse racing, and starts to embezzle bank funds in an attempt to recoup his losses.

Phantom from Space (1953) -- An alien being with the power of invisibility lands in Santa Monica. Killing two people who attacked him due to the menacing appearance of his spacesuit, the creature takes it off while being pursued by government authorities.

Killers from Space (1954) -- A scientist monitoring atomic tests, killed in a plane crash, is revived by aliens so he can spy on the tests and help them conquer the world.

Overview

Date of Birth:

9 April 1920 more

Date of Death:

5 January 1994, Bellingham, Washington, USA more

Mini Biography:

William Raynor was a television writer. His credits include McHale's Navy... more

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Alternate Names:

Bill Raynor | William E. Raynor

Filmography

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			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"The Dukes of Hazzard" (1979)	(11 episodes, 1979-1983)	1983	-	6.8 (1,281)
	11 TV episodes: Enos's Last Chance (1983) (teleplay) 10 Million Dollar Sheriff: Part 2 (1981) (writer) Carnival of Thrills (1980) (written by) R.I.P. Henry Flatt (1980) (written by) Treasure of Hazzard (1980) (written by) 6 episodes not shown.
2.	"Diff'rent Strokes" (1978)	(1 episode, 1978)	1978	-	6.6 (1,193)
	1 TV episode: Mother's Last Visit (1978) (written by)
3.	"C.P.O. Sharkey" (1976)	(2 episodes, 1978)	1978	-	7.0 (41)
	2 TV episodes: Forget Pearl Harbor (1978) (story) Seven-Eleven Sharkey (1978) (story) (teleplay)
4.	"The San Pedro Beach Bums" (1977)	(3 episodes, 1977)	1977	-	5.9 (24)
	3 TV episodes: Lifting Is My Life (1977) (writer) The Magnificent Moose (1977) (writer) The Shortest Yard (1977) (writer)
5.	"Good Heavens" (1976)	(1 episode, 1976)	1976	-	4.5 (7)
	1 TV episode: The Big Break (1976) (written by)
6.	"Welcome Back, Kotter" (1975)	(1 episode, 1975)	1975	-	7.3 (569)
	1 TV episode: Classroom Marriage (1975) (written by)
7.	"Partridge Family 2200 AD" (1974)	(writer) (1974) (as Bill Raynor)	1974	-	7.8 (15)
	AKAs: The Partridge Family in Outer Space (USA: alternative title)
8.	"Butch Cassidy" (1973)	(story) (1973) (as Bill Raynor)	1973	-	7.8 (15)
	AKAs: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kids (USA: alternative title)
9.	"Inch High, Private Eye" (1973)	(unknown episodes)	1973	-	6.9 (52)

10.	"The Addams Family" (1973)	(unknown episodes)	1973	-	7.0 (127)

11.	"The Brady Bunch" (1969)	(3 episodes, 1970-1973)	1973	-	7.0 (1,531)
	3 TV episodes: A Room at the Top (1973) (written by) Today, I Am a Freshman (1972) (written by) What Goes Up... (1970) (written by)
12.	"The Doris Day Show" (1968)	(6 episodes, 1969-1973)	1973	-	7.2 (105)
	6 TV episodes: Welcome to Big Sur, Sir (1973) (written by) The Magnificent Fraud (1973) (written by) Follow That Dog (1973) (written by) The Great Talent Raid (1972) (written by) Togetherness (1969) (written by) 1 episode not shown.
13.	"Temperatures Rising" (1972)	(1 episode, 1973)	1973	-	5.5 (20)
	AKAs: The New Temperatures Rising Show (USA: new title) 1 TV episode: My Doctor, the Patient (1973) (written by)
14.	"The Paul Lynde Show" (1972)	(2 episodes, 1972-1973)	1973	-	6.2 (17)
	2 TV episodes: Out of Bounds (1973) (written by) Martha's Last Hurrah (1972) (written by)
15.	"Wait Till Your Father Gets Home" (1972)	(1 episode, 1972)	1972	-	7.8 (137)
	1 TV episode: Expectant Papa (1972) (story)
16.	"The Roman Holidays" (1972)	(unknown episodes)	1972	-	7.0 (21)

17.	"The Good Life" (1971)	(1 episode, 1971)	1971	-	5.8 (5)
	1 TV episode: One of Our Rolls Is Missing (1971) (written by)
18.	"The Ghost & Mrs. Muir" (1968)	(1 episode, 1969)	1969	-	7.8 (181)
	1 TV episode: There's a Seal in My Bathtub (1969) (written by)
19.	"Disneyland" (1954)	(2 episodes, 1969)	1969	-	8.4 (277)
	AKAs: Disney's Wonderful World (USA: new title) The Disney Sunday Movie (USA: new title) The Magical World of Disney (USA: new title) The Wonderful World of Disney (USA: new title) Walt Disney (USA: new title) Walt Disney Presents (USA: new title) Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (USA: new title) 2 TV episodes: My Dog, the Thief: Part 2 (1969) (writer) My Dog, the Thief: Part 1 (1969) (writer)
20.	"The Flying Nun" (1967)	(1 episode, 1969)	1969	-	6.4 (219)
	1 TV episode: Cast Your Bread Upon the Waters (1969) (written by)
21.	"Get Smart" (1965)	(6 episodes, 1966-1968)	1968	-	8.6 (2,512)
	6 TV episodes: Spy, Spy, Birdie (1968) (written by) 99 Loses Control (1968) (written by) The Mysterious Dr. T (1967) (written by) The Mild Ones (1967) (written by) Dr. Yes (1967) (written by) 1 episode not shown.
22.	"Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C." (1964)	(5 episodes, 1967-1968)	1968	-	7.1 (314)
	AKAs: Gomer Pyle (Australia) 5 TV episodes: Chef for a Day (1968) (written by) The Price of Tomatoes (1968) (written by) Luv Finds Gomer Pyle (1968) (written by) Gomer Goes Home (1968) (written by) Friendly Freddy Strikes Again (1967) (written by)
23.	"My Three Sons" (1960)	(2 episodes, 1961-1967)	1967	-	7.2 (324)
	2 TV episodes: The Aunt Who Came to Dinner (1967) (written by) Instant Hate (1961) (written by)
24.	"Mr. Terrific" (1967)	(2 episodes, 1967)	1967	-	6.2 (44)
	2 TV episodes: Fly, Ballerina, Fly (1967) (writer) Stanley the Jailbreaker (1967) (writer)
25.	"Laredo" (1965)	(1 episode, 1966)	1966	-	8.7 (85)
	1 TV episode: Coup de Grace (1966) (writer)
26.	"Mona McCluskey" (1965)	(1 episode, 1966)	1966	-	5.7 (32)
	AKAs: Presenting Mona McCluskey 1 TV episode: Operation: Chicken Soup (1966) (written by)
27.	"The Patty Duke Show" (1963)	(2 episodes, 1965-1966)	1966	-	7.3 (169)
	2 TV episodes: Ross Runs Away, But Not Far (1966) (written by) Patty, the Candy Striper (1965) (written by)
28.	"McHale's Navy" (1962)	(26 episodes, 1963-1966)	1966	-	7.6 (256)
	26 TV episodes: Fire in the Liquor Locker (1966) (writer) Piazza Binghamtoni (1965) (writer) The Vampire of Taratupa (1965) (writer) (uncredited) Hello, McHale? Colonna! (1965) (writer) Chuckie Cottontail (1965) (story) (teleplay) 21 episodes not shown.
29.	"Tammy" (1965)	(1 episode, 1965)	1965	-	6.6 (41)
	1 TV episode: The Enoch Bowl (1965) (teleplay)
30.	"Vacation Playhouse" (1963)	(1 episode, 1965)	1965	-	7.4 (8)
	1 TV episode: Hello Dere (1965) (writer)
31.	"I'm Dickens, He's Fenster" (1962)	(1 episode, 1963)	1963	-	7.2 (28)
	1 TV episode: Say It with Pictures (1963) (written by)
32.	"Wagon Train" (1957)	(5 episodes, 1960-1963)	1963	-	7.6 (211)
	AKAs: Major Adams, Trail Master 5 TV episodes: The Naomi Kaylor Story (1963) (written by) The Selena Hartnell Story (1961) (written by) The Chalice (1961) (written by) The Sam Elder Story (1961) (written by) The Bleymier Story (1960) (teleplay)
33.	"Bachelor Father" (1957)	(8 episodes, 1959-1962)	1962	-	8.0 (58)
	8 TV episodes: Kelly's Engagement (1962) (written by) A Man Among Men (1961) (written by) There's No Place Like Home (1961) (written by) The Greggs in London (1961) (written by) Bentley and the Combo (1960) (written by) 3 episodes not shown.
34.	"Bonanza" (1959)	(1 episode, 1960)	1960	-	7.3 (1,147)
	AKAs: Ponderosa (USA: rerun title) 1 TV episode: The Blood Line (1960) (writer)
35.	The Wackiest Ship in the Army (1960)	(story)	1960	-	6.1 (709)

36.	"Riverboat" (1959)	(1 episode, 1959)	1959	-	7.9 (35)
	1 TV episode: A Race to Cincinnati (1959) (teleplay)
37.	"Cimarron City" (1958)	(1 episode, 1959)	1959	-	7.0 (18)
	1 TV episode: Chinese Invasion (1959) (writer)
38.	Summer Love (1958)	(written by)	1958	-	4.8 (14)

39.	Rock Baby: Rock It (1957)	(writer)	1957	-	3.9 (24)

40.	The Kettles on Old MacDonald's Farm (1957)	(writer)	1957	-	6.8 (79)

41.	Rock, Pretty Baby (1956)	(written by)	1956	-	6.5 (28)

42.	Francis in the Haunted House (1956)	(writer)	1956	-	5.6 (91)

43.	Timber Country Trouble (1955)	(writer)	1955	-	7.8 (6)

44.	The Titled Tenderfoot (1955)	(writer)	1955	-	-

45.	The Matchmaking Marshal (1955)	(writer)	1955	-	-

46.	Phantom Trails (1955)	(writer)	1955	-	-

47.	"The Stu Erwin Show" (1950)	(1 episode, 1955)	1955	-	6.2 (31)
	AKAs: Trouble with Father (USA: alternative title) 1 TV episode: The Pearl Necklace (1955) (teleplay) (as William E. Raynor)
48.	Marshals in Disguise (1954)	(screenplay) (as Bill Raynor)	1954	-	-

49.	Target Earth (1954)	(writer)	1954	-	5.7 (323)

50.	"The Public Defender" (1954)	(2 episodes, 1954)	1954	-	7.3 (11)
	2 TV episodes: The Big Race (1954) (teleplay) Let Justice Be Done (1954) (teleplay)
51.	"Ramar of the Jungle" (1952)	(4 episodes, 1953-1954)	1954	-	6.1 (26)
	4 TV episodes: The Bride of the Idol (1954) (story) (teleplay) The Tiger's Claw (1954) (writer) The Hidden Treasure (1954) (story) (teleplay) The Unknown Terror (1953) (writer)
52.	Killers from Space (1954)	(screenplay) (as Bill Raynor)	1954	-	2.6 (852)

53.	Yukon Vengeance (1954)	(screenplay)	1954	-	-

54.	Two Gun Marshal (1953)	(original screenplay) (as Bill Raynor)	1953	-	-

55.	Secret of Outlaw Flats (1953)	(writer)	1953	-	-

56.	Six Gun Decision (1953)	(writer)	1953	-	-

57.	Border City Rustlers (1953)	(writer) (as Bill Raynor)	1953	-	-

58.	Son of Belle Starr (1953)	(screenplay)	1953	-	5.2 (16)

59.	Murder Without Tears (1953)	(writer)	1953	-	3.7 (8)

60.	Phantom from Space (1953)	(screenplay) (as Bill Raynor)	1953	-	3.7 (350)

61.	Fangs of the Arctic (1953)	(screenplay) (as Bill Raynor)	1953	-	-

62.	Yukon Gold (1952)	(screenplay) (as Bill Raynor)	1952	-	-

63.	"Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok" (1951)	(18 episodes, 1951-1952)	1952	-	7.8 (36)
	18 TV episodes: Wrestling Story (1952) (writer) (as Bill Raynor) The Trapper Story (1952) (writer) (as Bill Raynor) Lumber Camp Story (1952) (screenplay) (as Bill Raynor) Ghost Rider (1952) (writer) (as Bill Raynor) Vigilante Story (1952) (writer) (as Bill Raynor) 13 episodes not shown.
64.	Without Warning! (1952)	(screenplay) (story)	1952	-	6.8 (80)
	AKAs: Without Warning (USA: poster title)
65.	Northwest Territory (1951)	(writer)	1951	-	-

66.	Two Dollar Bettor (1951)	(screenplay) (as Bill Raynor)	1951	-	7.0 (30)
	AKAs: Beginner's Luck (UK)
67.	Yukon Manhunt (1951)	(writer) (as Bill Raynor)	1951	-	-

68.	Casa Manana (1951)	(screenplay) (as Bill Raynor)	1951	-	3.6 (5)

69.	Rhythm Inn (1951)	(original screenplay) (as Bill Raynor)	1951	-	-

70.	Snow Dog (1950)	(screenplay) (as Bill Raynor)	1950	-	5.6 (6)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"The Dukes of Hazzard" (1979)	executive story consultant (33 episodes, 1979-1982)	1981	-	6.8 (1,281)
	33 TV episodes: My Son, Bo Hogg (1981) (executive story consultant) Carnival of Thrills (1980) (executive story consultant) Southern Comfurts (1980) (executive story consultant) R.I.P. Henry Flatt (1980) (executive story consultant) Mason Dixon's Girls (1980) (executive story consultant) 28 episodes not shown.
2.	"Hong Kong Phooey" (1974)	story editor (16 episodes, 1974)	1974	-	7.2 (294)
	16 TV episodes: Comedy Cowboys (1974) (story editor) (as Bill Raynor) Dr. Disguiso/The Incredible Mr. Shrink (1974) (story editor) (as Bill Raynor) Mr. Tornado/The Little Crook Who Wasn't There (1974) (story editor) (as Bill Raynor) The Great Choo Choo Robbery/Patty Cake, Patty Cake, Bakery Man (1974) (story editor) (as Bill Raynor) From Bad to Verse/Kong and the Counterfeiters (1974) (story editor) (as Bill Raynor) 11 episodes not shown.

Producer				Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
	1.	"McDuff, the Talking Dog" (1976)	(producer)	1976	-	-

Soundtrack				Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
	1.	Rhythm Inn (1951)	(writer: "Love")	1951	-	-

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