Franklin W. Dixon was a pen name used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate for their Hardy Boys books. Various writers “were” Franklin W. Dixon, the first being Leslie MacFarlane. MacFarlane was a newspaper writer and later a scriptwriter for documentary films. He wrote the Hardy Boys books – a job he hated – to pay bills that his regular job didn’t cover.
davidf42 over 7 years ago
Morning, Anniephans!
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Ah! So he’s a tough newspaper man!
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Here’s the link to the 2007 Annie story, The Blue Circle.
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http://www.gocomics.com/annie/2007/10/12
bmckee over 7 years ago
Franklin W. Dixon was a pen name used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate for their Hardy Boys books. Various writers “were” Franklin W. Dixon, the first being Leslie MacFarlane. MacFarlane was a newspaper writer and later a scriptwriter for documentary films. He wrote the Hardy Boys books – a job he hated – to pay bills that his regular job didn’t cover.
Ronald Hathcock Premium Member over 7 years ago
The crusading reporter/editor was the staple of many good movies, once upon a time.