Television Writer & Producer. Known for his collaborations with TV producer Quinn Martin, Eckstein cowrote the final episode of the television series "The Fugitive" (aired on August 29th 1967) which drew a then-record 78 million viewers. He will also be remembered for producing the TV-Movie "Duel" (1971), which was of note for having a twenty-four year old Steven Spielberg at the helm. He was educated at Stanford University and UCLA, from where he studied Theater and later received his law degree from USC. Following service with the United States Army, he made a name for himself in Hollywood during the early 1960s as a writer for the programs "Dr. Kildare," "The Untouchables," "Gunsmoke" and "The Felony Squad," prior to becoming a main staff writer and co-producer of the popular television series "The Fugitive" (1965 to 1967). Eckstein would go on to produce the TV series "The Name of the Game" (1969 to 1971) and "Banacek" (1972 to 1974). Other efforts with Quinn Martin include "The Invaders" and "Cannon." Among his other writing credits include stories for the "Perry Mason" TV-Movie series. He was formerly married to actress Ann Morgan Guilbert. Their marriage produced their daughter Hallie Todd who became an accomplished actress. At the time of his death, he was married to actress Selette Cole. He died from lung cancer.
Television Writer & Producer. Known for his collaborations with TV producer Quinn Martin, Eckstein cowrote the final episode of the television series "The Fugitive" (aired on August 29th 1967) which drew a then-record 78 million viewers. He will also be remembered for producing the TV-Movie "Duel" (1971), which was of note for having a twenty-four year old Steven Spielberg at the helm. He was educated at Stanford University and UCLA, from where he studied Theater and later received his law degree from USC. Following service with the United States Army, he made a name for himself in Hollywood during the early 1960s as a writer for the programs "Dr. Kildare," "The Untouchables," "Gunsmoke" and "The Felony Squad," prior to becoming a main staff writer and co-producer of the popular television series "The Fugitive" (1965 to 1967). Eckstein would go on to produce the TV series "The Name of the Game" (1969 to 1971) and "Banacek" (1972 to 1974). Other efforts with Quinn Martin include "The Invaders" and "Cannon." Among his other writing credits include stories for the "Perry Mason" TV-Movie series. He was formerly married to actress Ann Morgan Guilbert. Their marriage produced their daughter Hallie Todd who became an accomplished actress. At the time of his death, he was married to actress Selette Cole. He died from lung cancer.
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Advertisement
