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- Birth nameRichard Pike Bissell
- Richard Bissell was born on June 27, 1913 in Dubuque, Iowa, USA. He was a writer, known for The Pajama Game (1957) and TV Reader's Digest (1955). He was married to Marian Van Patten Grilk (writer). He died on May 4, 1977 in Dubuque, Iowa, USA.
- SpouseMarian Van Patten Grilk (writer)(1938 - May 4, 1977) (his death, 4 children)
- "The Pajama Game" was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 2000 (1999 season) for Outstanding Musical Production.
- With collaborator George Abbott, won two Tony Awards in 1955 for "The Pajama Game": as Best Authors (Musical) and for their book as part of the Best Musical win.
- Father: Frederick Ezekiel Bissell; Mother Edith Mary Pike.
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