Donald Nicholl (August 9, 1925 – July 5, 1980) was an

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screenwriter and producer. His production company Nicholl Ross West (with Mickey Ross and

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) wrote for the situation comedies ''

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'', ''

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'', and produced '' The Dumplings'', ''

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'', and '' The Ropers''.Associated Press (July 10, 1980)
Don Nicholl, British-Born Writer And Producer of TV Comedies.
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'' Nicholl was born in Sunderland, England. He worked as a journalist, columnist, and publicist in England, and moved to the United States in 1968. His widow Gee set up the Don and Gee Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting program after his death.

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Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting
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