Glen A. Larson
Biography
Glen Albert Larson (January 3, 1937 – November 14, 2014) was an American television producer, writer, and composer. He created many series, including Alias Smith and Jones, Battlestar Galactica, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo, Quincy, M.E., The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries, B. J. and the Bear, The Fall Guy, Magnum, P.I., and Knight Rider. Active on television until the early 2010s, he was also a member of the folk revival/satire group The Four Preps.
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Movies (24)
The Fall Guy
Original Series Creator (Writing)
2024
Battlestar Galactica: The Plan
Producer (Production)
2009
Knight Rider
Characters (Writing)
2008
Battlestar Galactica: Razor
Producer (Production)
2007
The Darwin Conspiracy
Writer (Writing)
1999
Nightman
Writer (Writing)
1997
Staying Afloat
Writer (Writing)
1993
Knight Rider 2000
Characters (Writing)
1991
Chameleons
Writer (Writing)
1989
The Road Raiders
Screenstory (Writing)
1989
In Like Flynn
Writer (Writing)
1985
Half Nelson
Writer (Writing)
1985
Knight Rider: Knight of the Phoenix
Writer (Writing)
1982
Rooster
Executive Producer (Production)
1982
Terror at Alcatraz
Executive Producer (Production)
1982
Conquest of the Earth
Writer (Writing)
1980
Nightside
Teleplay (Writing)
1980
The Murder That Wouldn't Die
Writer (Writing)
1980
Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack
Writer (Writing)
1979
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
Writer (Writing)
1979
Battlestar Galactica
Writer (Writing)
1978
B.J. and the Bear
Teleplay (Writing)
1978
The Islander
Writer (Writing)
1978
A Double Life
Screenplay (Writing)
1978
TV Shows (26)
Magnum P.I.
Original Series Creator (Writing)
2018
Caprica
Consulting Producer (Production)
2010
Knight Rider
Producer (Production)
2008
Battlestar Galactica
Creator (Creator)
2004
Sciography
2000
Team Knight Rider
Executive Producer (Production)
1997
Night Man
Director (Directing)
1997
One West Waikiki
Producer (Production)
1994
P.S. I Luv U
Writer (Writing)
1991
The Highwayman
Writer (Writing)
1987
Half Nelson
Writer (Writing)
1985
Cover Up
Producer (Production)
1984
Masquerade
Writer (Writing)
1983
Automan
Writer (Writing)
1983
Manimal
Writer (Writing)
1983
Trauma Center
Story (Writing)
1983
Knight Rider
Producer (Production)
1982
The Fall Guy
Producer (Production)
1981
Fitz and Bones
Producer (Production)
1981
Magnum, P.I.
Writer (Writing)
1980
Galactica 1980
Producer (Production)
1980
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
Writer (Writing)
1979
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
Writer (Writing)
1979
B. J. and the Bear
Writer (Writing)
1979
Battlestar Galactica
Writer (Writing)
1978
Sword of Justice
Producer (Production)
1978