Morton Wishengrad

Morton Wishengrad
Born
Morton Bernard Wishengrad

December 2, 1913
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedFebruary 12, 1963(1963-02-12) (aged 49)
New York, New York, U.S.
Other namesMort Wishengrad
EducationMcKelway Junior High School
Boys High School
Brooklyn College
OccupationsScreenwriter, playwright
Years active1943 – 1963
Known forThe Eternal Light
Notable workThe Rope Dancers
Spouse(s)Rose Pesin
(m. 1934; died 1951)
Elizabeth Scott
(m. 1952; div. 1958)

Morton Bernard Wishengrad (December 2, 1913 – February 12, 1963) was an American radio and TV script writer, screenwriter, and playwright, best known for his extended tenure as the principal writer on the religious radio series, The Eternal Light.