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Paul Ritts(1920-1980)

  • Writer
  • Actor
  • Puppetry
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Paul Ritts was born on 14 May 1920 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. He was a writer and actor, known for NBC Children's Theatre (1963), NBC Special Treat (1975) and Go (1973). He was married to Mary Ritts. He died on 18 October 1980 in Monroe, Michigan, USA.
BornMay 14, 1920
DiedOctober 18, 1980(60)
BornMay 14, 1920
DiedOctober 18, 1980(60)
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Known for

NBC Children's Theatre (1963)
NBC Children's Theatre
5.6
TV Series
  • Writer
NBC Special Treat (1975)
NBC Special Treat
7.0
TV Series
  • Writer
Go (1973)
Go
TV Series
  • Writer
Muggsy (1976)
Muggsy
7.8
TV Series
  • Writer

Credits

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Writer

  • NBC Special Treat (1975)
    NBC Special Treat
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1977
  • Muggsy (1976)
    Muggsy
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1976
  • Go (1973)
    Go
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1975
  • NBC Children's Theatre (1963)
    NBC Children's Theatre
    5.6
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1970

Actor

  • Watch Your Child/the Me Too Show
    TV Series
    • Co-Host
    • 1970–1973
  • NBC Children's Theatre (1963)
    NBC Children's Theatre
    5.6
    TV Series
    • 1970
  • Jerry Lewis in The Errand Boy (1961)
    The Errand Boy
    6.4
    • Paul Ritts
    • 1961
  • In the Park
    TV Series
    • Albert the Chipmunk
    • 1951–1953

Puppetry

  • Watch Your Child/the Me Too Show
    TV Series
    • puppeteer
    • 1970–1973
  • Exploring
    TV Series
    • puppeteer
    • 1962–1966
  • Family
    TV Series
    • puppeteer
    • 1960–1963
  • In the Park
    TV Series
    • puppeteer
    • 1951–1953

Personal details

  • Born
    • May 14, 1920
    • Cleveland, Ohio, USA
  • Died
    • October 18, 1980
    • Monroe, Michigan, USA(heart attack)
  • Spouse
    • Mary Ritts? - October 18, 1980 (his death, 1 child)

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  • Trivia
    Father of Mark Ritts

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