Bob Shanks is a TV producer and writer, novelist and playwright. He grew up in Lebanon, Indiana and received a degree in Radio and Television from IU in 1954. He went on to a long career in television during which time he received two Emmy awards.
As an executive for many years with ABC, he created and developed " Good Morning America" and " 20/20." His other credits include producing "The Tonight Show" with Jack Paar, "The Merv Griffin Show," "Candid Camera," and "The Great American Dream Machine" for PBS.
His books include " The Cool Fire: How to Make It in Television" and " The Primal Screen: How to Write, Sell, and Produce Movies for Television."