Burt Malcolm Styler (February 20, 1925 – June 13, 2011) was an American television and film screenwriter and producer. His film credits include

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References

Interview conducted with Burt Styler in 2007 by Stephen W. Bowie http://www.classictvhistory.com/OralHistories/burt_styler.html

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* 1925 births 2011 deaths American male screenwriters Emmy Award winners Writers from New York City Television producers from New York City Film producers from New York (state) Screenwriters from New York (state) {{US-screen-writer-stub