Norman Corwin was an American writer, screenwriter, producer, essayist, and teacher of journalism and writing. His earliest and biggest successes were in writing and directing of radio drama that include Columbia Presents Corwin, which offered stories ranging from serious to whimsical. His most famous work is On a Note of Triumph, a celebration of the Allied victory in Europe, first broadcast on VE Day.
Corwin produced and hosted CBC's Norman Corwin Presents. Other television credits include CBS' Falcon's Crest, CBS' The Ed Sullivan Show, and the ABC miniseries F.D.R.
Corwin wrote a number of motion picture screenplays including The Blue Veil, Scandal at Scourie, Lust for Life, and The Story of Ruth.
Broadway credits include The Rivalry (Bijou Theatre) and The World of Carl Sandburg (Henry Miller's Theatre).
Corwin wrote several books, which include Trivializing America plus many essays, letters, articles, and plays.
