author
John McGreevey
1922–2010
A prolific American television writer, he helped shape some of the most memorable family dramas of the 1950s through the 1980s. He is especially remembered for his Emmy-winning work on The Waltons and for a career that stretched across hundreds of scripts.
4 Audiobooks
Perfect Companion
by John McGreevey
Venus Hate
by John McGreevey
The Prophetic Camera
by John McGreevey
The Brave Walk Alone
by John McGreevey
About the author
Born in Indiana in 1922, John McGreevey built a long career as an American writer and screenwriter, working in television from the early live-TV era into the age of network family drama. Across several decades, he wrote for a wide range of shows and became known for stories with warmth, strong moral centers, and an easy connection to everyday family life.
He is best known for his work on The Waltons, which brought him major recognition, including an Emmy Award. Over the course of his career he also received other honors, including Christopher Awards and a Peabody Award, and he earned a reputation as one of television's most dependable and prolific writers.
McGreevey died in 2010 at age 87. His legacy also continued through his family: his son Michael McGreevey worked in television as well, and the two collaborated on screenwriting projects.