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Betsy Byars(1928-2020)

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Betsy Byars was born on 7 August 1928 in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. She was a writer, known for ABC Afterschool Specials (1972), Jackanory (1965) and ABC Weekend Specials (1977). She was married to Edward Ford Byars. She died on 26 February 2020 in Seneca, South Carolina, USA.
BornAugust 7, 1928
DiedFebruary 26, 2020(91)
BornAugust 7, 1928
DiedFebruary 26, 2020(91)
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ABC Afterschool Specials (1972)
ABC Afterschool Specials
7.1
TV Series
  • Writer
Jackanory (1965)
Jackanory
7.1
TV Series
  • Writer
ABC Weekend Specials (1977)
ABC Weekend Specials
7.7
TV Series
  • Writer

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  • Jackanory (1965)
    Jackanory
    7.1
    TV Series
    • book
    • 1975–1984
  • ABC Afterschool Specials (1972)
    ABC Afterschool Specials
    7.1
    TV Series
    • based on the book by: "The Night Swimmers"
    • based on the novel by
    • based on the book by: "The Summer of the Swans" ...
    • 1974–1982
  • ABC Weekend Specials (1977)
    ABC Weekend Specials
    7.7
    TV Series
    • based on the novel by
    • book
    • 1977

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    • France's national library catalogue
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  • Born
    • August 7, 1928
    • Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
  • Died
    • February 26, 2020
    • Seneca, South Carolina, USA
  • Spouse
    • Edward Ford ByarsJune 24, 1950 - February 26, 2020 (her death, 4 children)

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    She and her husband were licensed pilots.

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