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JOHN DONLEY

John Donley has been a successful television writer for more than 20 years. He has written for such hit shows as "WHO'S THE BOSS" ( executive story editor), " COS" starring BILL COSBY (staff writer), "BENSON" (PRODUCER), "DIFF'RENT STROKES" (story editor ), "SANFORD AND SON" (staff writer), "FAMILY MATTERS", "THE JEFFERSONS", "GOOD TIMES", "BARNABY JONES", and others. He has created and written three (un-produced) network pilot scripts: "MONROE AND THE DARNELLS" (ABC), "SOUTH SIDE" (CBS), and "RUCKER HOUSE" (CBS).

In 1982, John was awarded the NAACP Image Award for best sitcom episode for his work on Diff'Rent Strokes.

His film credits include "DOCTOR WONDERFUL", a comedy feature written with Bill Cosby.

In addition to his writing talent, John is a creative entrepreneur. He formed "Lodestar Production" in 1989 and obtained a development deal with Universal Studios. At Universal, John wrote "A FLIP OF THE COIN", a comedy feature. In 1990 he formed "John Donley Productions (JDP). Through JDP, John created and produced an hour television special, "ON THE SET", featuring Sinbad and Curtis Mayfield. In 1992 he created and produced "SIDE ONE," a music critique pilot. In 2005 he created and produced "THE LOVE COURT," a comedy game show starring Mother Love.

John, serving as Segment Producer, produced one unaired episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show featuring Dr. Michael Beckwith, founder of the Agape Spiritual Center.

John believes in giving back to his people. He shares his talent by teaching writing skills in South Los Angeles and Watts.

John is also a committed activist for justice. He's involved in several organizations dedicated to the pursuit of equality and fair play for minorities. His idols are activists Paul Robeson and Harry Belafonte.

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The Drop Poster

The Drop Feature Film2022Mani's Family #3

Story of a People: The Black Road to Hollywood Documentary1990Self

Writer

11

Type

Year

The Upper Hand Poster

The Upper Hand TV Series1990

The Redd Foxx Show Poster

The Redd Foxx Show TV Series1986

Who's the Boss? Poster

Who's the Boss? TV Series1984

Sanford TV Series1980

Benson TV Series1979

Diff'rent Strokes Poster

Diff'rent Strokes TV Series1978

The Fosters Poster

The Fosters TV Series1976

The Jeffersons Poster

The Jeffersons TV Series1975

Flip Wilson... Of Course Poster

Flip Wilson... Of Course TV Special1974

Good Times Poster

Good Times TV Series1974

Barnaby Jones Poster

Barnaby Jones TV Series1973

Other Crew

2

Benson TV Series1979

Diff'rent Strokes Poster

Diff'rent Strokes TV Series1978

Script and Continuity Department

1

Who's the Boss? Poster

Who's the Boss? TV Series1984

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