Milton Scott Michel
Milton Scott Michel (October 23, 1916 – July 8, 1992) was an American crime fiction writer and playwright. His most notable work was published in the 1940s – 1960s. He attended New York University from 1935–1941, and worked as a technician for a diagnostic x-ray lab in New York City from 1940–1944, after which he became a self-employed writer. He was a member of the Authors League of America and the Dramatist Guild. Sometimes credited as M. Scott Michel, Milton Scott, and Scott Michel, and was a writer and editor for the Atlantic Beach Villager and Spotlite . Bibliography. As Milton Scott: As Scott Michel: Trivia. Charles Strouse's "Sixth Finger Theme", originally written for the play "Sixth Finger In A Five Finger Glove", was used as the original theme music for "The Price Is Right" from 1956-1961. References. Hubin, Allen J. "Crime Fiction, 1749-1980: A Comprehensive Bibliography". New York: Garland, 1984.