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‘My Name Is Bill W.’ Emmy-Nominated Screenwriter William G. Borchert, Passes at 89

LOIS WILSON’S SECRETARY –

Oct. 3, 2022 – Born in Brooklyn on Sept. 9, 1933, William George Borchert began his career with the New York Journal-American newspaper and would write for newspapers, magazines and radio programs.

He started the public relations firm Borchert-Barrett Associates in New York City in 1969 and three years later became a partner in Artist Entertainment Complex, producer of such films as Kansas City Bomber (1972), Serpico (1973) and Dog Day Afternoon (1975).

Borchert penned other books including When Two Loves Collide: The Inspiring Story of Dr. John and Dot Mooney, How I Became My Father … a Drunk and 50 Quiet Miracles That Changed Lives.

He also was a director of the Stepping Stones Foundation, which aims to foster a public understanding of alcoholism and inspire recovery.

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