Richard and Esther Shapiro
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For the fictional character Esther "Esty" Shapiro, see Unorthodox (miniseries).
Richard Allen Shapiro (born June 27, 1934)[1] and Esther June Shapiro (née Mayesh; born June 6, 1928)[2] are an American married couple who work as television screenwriters and producers, through their Shapiro Film Corporation.[2] They are best known as the creators of the long-running 1980s prime time soap opera Dynasty, its spin-off series The Colbys, and the 1991 miniseries Dynasty: The Reunion.
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Richard Shapiro | |
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Born | Richard Allen Shapiro (1934-06-27) June 27, 1934 (age 89) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | Television writer, screenwriter, television producer |
Known for | Dynasty, The Colbys, Dynasty: The Reunion |
Spouse | Esther Shapiro |
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Esther Shapiro | |
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Born | Esther June Mayesh (1928-06-06) June 6, 1928 (age 95) Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | Television writer, screenwriter, television producer |
Known for | Dynasty, The Colbys, Dynasty: The Reunion |
Spouse | Richard Shapiro |
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In 1984, Doubleday/Dolphin published the companion book Dynasty: The Authorized Biography of the Carringtons,[3] which included an introduction by Esther Shapiro.