In addition to being a writer for television, Harvey Orkin was a theatrical agent, first at William Morris and Frank Cooper and finally
at Creative Management Associates (which later became ICM.) His clients included
Richard Burton and
Peter Sellers. While serving as the London liaison for CMA, he appeared on the BBC television program,
Not So Much a Programme, More a Way of Life (1964), which won him great popularity in Britain. He also appeared sometimes on the follow-up show, "BBC-3". Orkin was also the author of a novel, Scuffler. The movie,
Tribute (1980), with
Jack Lemmon, is based loosely on his life and more particularly, his death.
General Electric Theater(1953)
How to Marry a Millionaire(1957)
The Eddie Fisher Show(1957)
Frankie Laine Time(1955)
The Phil Silvers Show(1955)
The Candidate(1972)as Harvey Orkin (Ex-Agent)
The Mike Douglas Show(1961)as Self - Writer
The Merv Griffin Show(1962)as Self, Self - talent agent
The David Frost Show(1969)as Self - Guest
Will the Real Mr Sellers.....?(1969)as Self
The Eamonn Andrews Show(1964)as Self