Person
S. Lee Pogostin
Writing · 1927–2014 · Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Biography
S. Lee Pogostin was an American screenwriter and director recognized for his work in television and film. Born in Jersey City, he enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 15 by lying about his age. Pogostin began his career writing for radio before transitioning to television, where he wrote for series such as Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre, earning a Primetime Emmy nomination in 1966 for the episode "The Game". He wrote and directed the film Hard Contract (1969), starring James Coburn and Lee Remick. Pogostin's work was noted for its depth and character-driven narratives, contributing significantly to television and film during his career.
Known for
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Director

Life Sentence
Writer

High Road to China
Screenplay

When Hell Was in Session
Teleplay

Pressure Point
Screenplay

Something For An Empty Briefcase
Writer

The UFO Incident
Teleplay

Hard Contract
Director

The Moon and Sixpence
Teleplay

Nightmare Honeymoon
Writer
Filmography
- 1983High Road to ChinaScreenplay
- 1979When Hell Was in SessionTeleplay
- 1975The UFO IncidentTeleplay
- 1974Nightmare HoneymoonWriter
- 1974Golden NeedlesWriter
- 1969Hard ContractDirector
- 1965SynanonWriter
- 1963Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler TheatreDirector
- 1962Pressure PointScreenplay
- 1959The Moon and SixpenceTeleplay
- 1953Life SentenceWriter
- 1953Something For An Empty BriefcaseWriter
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