Mary Rodgers
Mary Rodgers
1931 – 2014- Books
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Mary Rodgers (January 11, 1931 – June 26, 2014) was an American composer, screenwriter, and author. She wrote the novel Freaky Friday, which served as the basis of a 1976 film starring Jodie Foster, for which she wrote the screenplay, as well as three other versions. Her best-known musicals were Once Upon a Mattress and The Mad Show, and she contributed songs to Marlo Thomas' successful children's album Free to Be... You and Me. -Wikipedia
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Mary Rodgers is widely recognized for her children's novel "Freaky Friday," which has been adapted into multiple films. She also composed music for Broadway, most notably for the musical "Once Upon a Mattress."
Yes, her novel "Freaky Friday" has been adapted into several films, including versions released in 1976, 1995, and 2003. Another of her books, "A Billion for Boris," was adapted into the 1978 film "Summerdog: The Adventures of Sandy."
Mary Rodgers did not write under any known pseudonyms. She is sometimes credited as Mary Rodgers Guettel, reflecting her married name.