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Morris Saffian[1] (July 11, 1924 – October 17, 1981), better known by the pseudonymsRay Saffian (R.S.) Allen,Ray Allen Saffian, andRay Allen, was an American writer ofradio, andtelevision programs andmotion picture screenplays, and atelevision producer.
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Usually collaborating with longtime writing partnerHarvey Bullock, Allen co-wrote for a large number of television programs, includingThe Andy Griffith Show,The Flintstones,Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.,Hogan's Heroes, andThe Love Boat. Allen and Bullock also created the TV seriesRango, and wrote the screenplays for the feature filmsGirl Happy (starringElvis Presley),The Man Called Flintstone (1966), andDon't Drink the Water (1969), among others. As writer-producers, Allen and Bullock collaborated on shows such asWait Till Your Father Gets Home,The Love Boat, andAlice.
Allen was a native ofNew York City. He died inLos Angeles, California at the age of 57.
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Allen and Bullock received a Random House award in 1956 and were nominated for anEmmy Award in 1976 for a children's program calledPapa and Me.
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