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Inez Asher
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Inez Harriett Silverberg
January 1, 1911 Des Moines, Iowa, US
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| Died | May 8, 2006 (aged 95) |
| Nationality | United States |
| Other names | Inez Hirsch |
| Occupation | television writer, novelist |
| Spouse(s) | Alvin Asher (m 1933–1967, his death) James M. Hirsch (m 1982– ) |
| Children | 1 |
Inez Asher (born Inez Harriett Silverberg) was an American writer. She was born on January 1, 1911, in Des Moines, Iowa. She passed away on May 8, 2006, in Yonkers, New York. Inez Asher wrote for television shows and also published books.
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About Inez Asher
Inez Asher had an interesting life. She was the only child of Minor Silverberg and Edna Harris Silverberg. Her father worked in real estate.
Her Early Life
When Inez was six years old, something very unusual happened. General Frederick Funston was holding her in his arms. He suddenly collapsed and died from a heart attack. This happened in a hotel lobby in San Antonio, Texas.
Inez went to Theodore Roosevelt High School (Des Moines). She graduated in 1928. She also attended Miss Orton's Classical School for Girls and UCLA. She was a very bright student. In her junior year of college, she was chosen for Phi Beta Kappa. This is a special honor for smart students.
Family Life
Inez Asher was married twice. Her first husband was Alvin Asher. He was a lawyer for the movie studio MGM. They were married from 1933 until his death in 1967. Later, she married James Marvin Hirsch in 1982.
A Career in Writing
Inez Asher had a long career as a writer. She wrote for different types of media.
Writing for Radio and TV
Inez Asher started by writing for radio. She helped write an episode called "Robert E. Lee." This was for a radio show called Famous Children of History. She also wrote a short talk with Emilie Roberts. It was titled "Irene Talking."
Later, she moved into television. In 1948, she wrote "The Last Orchid." This was the very first episode of the Philco Players TV program. She also wrote for the popular TV show Lassie (1954 TV series). She wrote an episode for the Welcome to Washington/Claudette Colbert Show. This show was part of the Colgate Theatre.
Becoming a Novelist and Poet
Inez Asher also wrote books. She published one novel called Family Sins in 1983. This story was about an American woman. She traveled to Asia to find a Korean orphan.
She also co-wrote two fun poetry books for kids. These books were called Look at Me! A See Yourself Book for Boys and Look at Me! A See Yourself Book for Girls. They came out in 1951. These books were very clever! Parents could put a child's photo inside the back cover. Each page had a hole cut in it. As the child turned the pages, they would see their own face. Their face would appear in the pictures of all the people they wanted to be. For example, they could be a pilot or a railroad conductor.
One poem said, "Look at me, and you will see, all the things I'd like to be. If I were a fireman brave, Folks in danger I would save!" Another line was, "To be a cowboy, Bronco Bill, That would give me such a thrill!" Publishers Weekly magazine called these books "A delightful novelty."
Her Later Years
In her later years, Inez Asher worked at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She was a coordinator at the International Student Center. She helped students from other countries.
Inez Asher passed away in Yonkers, New York. She is buried in the Home of Peace Cemetery (East Los Angeles).
