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Louis S. Peterson

Louis S. Peterson

Known For Writing
Birthday Jun 17, 1922
Died Apr 27, 1998 (75)
Birthplace Hartford, Connecticut, USA
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Updated Aug 31, 2025
Entry Date Aug 31, 2025
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Biography

In 1953, Louis S. Peterson became the first African American playwright to have a dramatic play produced on Broadway when "Take a Giant Step" premiered. Shortly thereafter, he became one of the first African American writers to work in prime time network television. He received an Emmy nomination in ... 1957 for writing "Joey," an episode of the anthology series, "Goodyear Television Playhouse."

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Take a Giant Step

Take a Giant Step

1959

Theatre Play, Screenplay

Mga Ibong Pipit

Mga Ibong Pipit

1954

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