Reginald Rose was a prominent American writer known for his significant contributions to television during the medium's "golden age" in the mid-20th century. He was part of a group of innovative writers who crafted live, original dramas for weekly anthologies such as Studio One and Philco Television Playhouse, helping to shape television as a serious form of artistic expression. Born in New York City in 1920, Rose served in the army before embarking on his writing career in 1951, with his notable early work including The Bus to Nowhere. His plays often explored themes of social justice and prejudice, as seen in his acclaimed teleplay Twelve Angry Men, which he adapted into a successful film and stage production.