David Friedkin (March 8, 1912 – October 15, 1976) was an American writer and director of radio shows, film, and television shows. Early in his writing career, Friedkin teamed with Morton Fine; the two would frequently collaborate for radio, television, and film for the rest of Friedkin's working life. Friedkin and Fine worked on Elliott Lewis' shows Broadway Is My Beat, Crime Classics, The Line-Up, and On Stage. The two also wrote for Bold Venture, Escape, and other programs. Friedkin and Fine wrote the audition show for Gunsmoke and came up with the name "Matt Dillon". He served as president of the radio division of the Writers Guild of America West.

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