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Thorne Smith
He was a prolific talent, writing nine fantasy novels, one mystery, a serious novel, two military themed comedies, a volume of poetry, a children’s book, two short stories, and two screenplays: 19 literary works in a span of 17 years. You may be familiar with his most popular work: Topper, which was not only a favorite book but also a successful movie, top radio program and popular TV series. His impact can also be felt in the writings of authors as diverse as Robert Bloch, Neil Gaiman, and James Thurber. Perhaps you’ve seen many of the works influenced by him, such as the cartoons of “Beetle Bailey”, “Sad Sack” and “Casper the Friendly Ghost” or the TV shows “Bewitched”, “Mr. Ed”, and “I Dream of Jeannie”. More recently you may have felt his touch while enjoying the films “Beetlejuice”, “Ghostbusters” and “Ghost”. But even if you’re a complete newcomer to this creative spirit, you've come to the right place to learn about him and his work. I hope you enjoy the results of my never ending search of every nook and cranny of the world in my efforts to find each and every morsel of information to be found about this long forgotten writer. Hopefully you'll tell your friends about this and make this magical little corner a frequent stop in your internet travels. I'm hoping you come to think of this place as your own personal little library devoted to America's literary ghost, the remarkable Thorne Smith. --Michael D. Walker, Author: "Host To Said Ghosts: The Thorne Smith Story" P.S. Thank you for visiting and don't forget to--- Sign up here for your free subscription to THE THORNE SMITH NEWSLETTER.
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