Departures of note

Bill Kerby was an American screenwriter whose career spanned several decades of Hollywood filmmaking. He wrote the screenplay for 'The Rose' (1979), the acclaimed drama starring Bette Midler, as well as 'The Last American Hero' (1973) and 'Hooper' (1978), the latter a stuntman comedy starring Burt Reynolds. His work on the television miniseries 'Hatfields and the McCoys' earned him an Emmy nomination.

Kerby was also known for his script-doctoring work, including revising Terrence Malick's screenplay for 'The Gravy Train.' His contributions to both film and television left a lasting mark on American popular cinema, particularly in the 1970s and 1980s.