, the two-time Emmy-winning screenwriter of “Brian’s Song” and “Roots,” died on Thursday, his daughter Anneliese Johnson confirmed toBlinn died of natural causes at an assisted living community in Burbank, Calif, according to his daughter.
Born in Toledo, Ohio, Blinn moved to Los Angeles for college, where he launched his career as a television writer-producer in the 1960s. Freelancing on different series led to his big break in 1971 when he penned ABC’s television movie “Brian’s Song,” which details the life of former Chicago Bears player Brian Piccolo. The following year, Blinn nabbed his first Emmy award in outstanding writing achievement in the drama adaptation category for his work on the film, in addition to a Peabody award.
In 1972, the writer also pitched “The Rookies” to producer Aaron Spelling. After two years on the show, Blinn developed the TV adaptation of “Eight is Enough,” wrote the miniseries “Roots” and produced and penned the first three seasons of “Fame.” Blinn won his second Emmy award in 1977 for outstanding writing in a drama series for his work on “Roots,” in addition to a Humanitas prize in the 60 minutes category.,” in 1984 with co-writer and director Albert Magnoli.
The late writer, producer and drama specialist received the Paddy Chayefsky Laurel Award from Writers Guild of America in 2009. He also served as a staff writer on “Bonanza,” created “The Interns” and “Pensacola: Wings of Gold.” “He was humble, pensive, very fair, sensitive, generous, simple, intimidating to many but a huge heart of gold, so intelligent, an introvert… my dad,” Anneliese Johnson told Blinn is survived by his daughter, Anneliese; his son, Chris; and his grandchildren Mackenzie, Eden, Zachary and Zoe.
RIP and my condolences to his family and loved ones. 🙏
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