Frank Waldman (March 15, 1919 – September 5, 1990) was an American

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who frequently worked with

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and his brother Tom Waldman.Beck, Jerry ditor(2005). ''Pink Panther: The Ultimate Guide to the Coolest Cat in Town.'' Dk Pub, Waldman was born in

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. He wrote for the documentary series '' This Is Tom Jones'', as well as episodes for ''

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'', '' The Greatest Show on Earth'', and '' The Judy Garland Show''. The Waldman brothers were the sole credited writers of the script for the 41st Academy Awards.

Selected filmography

*'' Bathing Beauty'' (1944 ) *'' High Time'' (1960) *'' Love Is a Ball'' (1963) *'' The Party'' (1968) *'' Inspector Clouseau'' (1968) *'' The Return of the Pink Panther'' (1975) *'' The Pink Panther Strikes Again'' (1976) *'' Revenge of the Pink Panther'' (1978) *'' Trail of the Pink Panther'' (1982)

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* 1919 births 1990 deaths Screenwriters from Chicago American male screenwriters 20th-century American male writers 20th-century American screenwriters Writers Guild of America Award winners {{US-screen-writer-1910s-stub