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Allan Duffin

Los Angeles, CA

A freelance writer/producer based in Los Angeles.

Interests: writing, producing, books, television scriptwriting, feature screenplay writing, articles for magazines/newspapers/the web

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"Quiet Waters" in Leatherneck Magazine

My latest article appears in this month's issue of Leatherneck, the official magazine of the U.S. Marine Corps Association. You can view a preview of the article by clicking here. (Sorry, for now the full article is only accessible to... Continue reading

Posted Dec 3, 2011 at Allan Duffin - Writer/Producer

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"Mission: Cuba, Status: Top Secret" in Smithsonian Air & Space Magazine

Check out my new article in Smithsonian Air&Space Magazine's April/May issue. This year is the 50th Anniversary of the Bay of Pigs invasion, and Jim Storie — an aircraft maintenance technician who participated in the mission — told me a... Continue reading

Posted Mar 19, 2011 at Allan Duffin - Writer/Producer

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Thanks for the downloads! History in Blue: 160 Years of Women Police hits nearly 6,000

Thanks to everyone who downloaded an eBook copy of History in Blue: 160 Years of Women Police, Sheriffs, Detectives, and State Troopers during Kaplan Publishing's free eBook offer last month. Almost 6,000 people downloaded the book for their personal libraries!... Continue reading

Posted Feb 16, 2011 at Allan Duffin - Writer/Producer

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Get a FREE eBook version of History in Blue: 160 Years of Women Police

If you have an eReader, take advantage of this limited offer from the publisher: a FREE eBook version of History in Blue: 160 Years of Women Police, Sheriffs, Detectives, and State Troopers! The promotion runs through 10 January (update: just... Continue reading

Posted Jan 5, 2011 at Allan Duffin - Writer/Producer

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The Minerva Awards 2010: Carolyn Blashek and Operation Gratitude

The Women's Conference, hosted by California First Lady Maria Shriver, is an annual event that draws a huge crowd to the Long Beach Convention Center. At Big Life Films I had the privilege of working on a number of multimedia... Continue reading

Posted Nov 12, 2010 at Allan Duffin - Writer/Producer

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Dancing at the movies: just pure fun

Reposting this great video via Ken Levine's blog: Continue reading

Posted Oct 20, 2010 at Allan Duffin - Writer/Producer

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Binky the Donut quits his job

Hot on the heels of the "Girl Quits Her Job on Dry Erase Board, Emails Entire Office" hoax, here are the compromising photos of Binky the Donut telling his boss at Dunkin Donuts that he no longer wants to work... Continue reading

Posted Aug 23, 2010 at Allan Duffin - Writer/Producer

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"The Marine from NASA" in Leatherneck Magazine

Enjoy my new article about Colonel George Zamka, a United States Marine who also happens to be one of our astronauts. The article appears in the July issue of Leatherneck Magazine, the official publication of the Marine Corps Association.Zamka’s nearly... Continue reading

Posted Jun 30, 2010 at Allan Duffin - Writer/Producer

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Definitely Right On Track

Some songs just stick in your head. Breakfast Club's 1987 hit "Right On Track" is a bouncy pop number about a guy that's trying to impress a girl by showing off his dance skills. Problem is, every time he busts... Continue reading

Posted Jun 13, 2010 at Allan Duffin - Writer/Producer

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"Lost" ends, but Michael Giacchino's music goes on

Whether you found "Lost" fascinating or frustrating (or both), you have to give kudos to one of the series' key components: its music. Composer Michael Giacchino's evocative score gave the show a heartbeat that was sometimes tearjerking and sometimes terrifying.... Continue reading

Posted May 30, 2010 at Allan Duffin - Writer/Producer

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Washington Post review of History in Blue: 160 Years of Women Police

Many thanks to Dr. Elaine Showalter for reviewing History in Blue in the Washington Post last Sunday! Check out full the review by clicking here. Here's an excerpt: In Washington, D.C., we have become quickly accustomed to seeing Chief of... Continue reading

Posted May 14, 2010 at Allan Duffin - Writer/Producer

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Dr. Katherine Ramsland reviews History in Blue: 160 Years of Women Police

A big thanks to Dr. Katherine Ramsland for reviewing my new book, History in Blue: 160 Years of Women Police, Sheriffs, Detectives, and State Troopers. From the Graveyard Shift blog, run by Lee Lofland: Dr. Katherine Ramsland has published 37... Continue reading

Posted Apr 29, 2010 at Allan Duffin - Writer/Producer

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Schwarzenegger movie quotes

More movie fun, courtesy of Pajiba.com: Continue reading

Posted Apr 26, 2010 at Allan Duffin - Writer/Producer

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Today I became a Kindle Warrior: TheatreBook and Tow Truck Kings

I enjoy writing about a variety of topics, and over the last several years I've been fortunate to work as a regular contributor to two terrific industry publications: DramaBiz Magazine (the business of theatre) and Towing & Recovery Footnotes (the... Continue reading

Posted Apr 15, 2010 at Allan Duffin - Writer/Producer

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New review for History in Blue: 160 Years of Women Police

March is Women's History Month! Celebrating the publication of my new book, History in Blue: 160 Years of Women Police, Sheriffs, Detectives, and State Troopers: If you love reading books, make sure you visit Goodreads.com. It's like being in a... Continue reading

Posted Mar 31, 2010 at Allan Duffin - Writer/Producer

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One of my favorite Dunkin' Donuts commercials

I went to college in Boston. There's a Dunkin' Donuts on Boylston Street. It was (and still is, according to a good friend) an awesome place. The classic "Time to Make the Donuts" commercials are part of our popular culture,... Continue reading

Posted Mar 26, 2010 at Allan Duffin - Writer/Producer

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Mar 15, 2010

New article in Leatherneck Magazine about HBO's "The Pacific"

I had the privilege of writing the cover story for this month's issue of Leatherneck Magazine, the official publication of the Marine Corps Association. HBO's new 10-hour TV miniseries "The Pacific," which follows the wartime exploits of three World War... Continue reading

Posted Mar 14, 2010 at Allan Duffin - Writer/Producer

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Policewomen On Patrol, New York City, 1974

March is Women's History Month! Celebrating the publication of my new book, History in Blue: 160 Years of Women Police, Sheriffs, Detectives, and State Troopers: Here's a clip from YouTube featuring rare black-and-white footage of New York policewomen on patrol... Continue reading

Posted Mar 1, 2010 at Allan Duffin - Writer/Producer

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Comic books, Charlton Comics, and how the job gets done

If you're a fan of comic books, head on over to Diversions of the Groovy Kind for lots of info and even scanned artwork to enjoy. I've always loved comic books, and it's nice to be able to look at... Continue reading

Posted Feb 18, 2010 at Allan Duffin - Writer/Producer

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Women in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Celebrating the publication of my new book, History in Blue: 160 Years of Women Police, Sheriffs, Detectives, and State Troopers: Here's a clip from YouTube featuring women of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. History in Blue: 160 Years of Women... Continue reading

Posted Feb 9, 2010 at Allan Duffin - Writer/Producer

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Official publication date for History in Blue: 160 Years of Women Police, Sheriffs, Detectives, and State Troopers

It's February 2, 2010 — the official publication date for History in Blue: 160 Years of Women Police, Sheriffs, Detectives, and State Troopers. Check your local bookstore today! — We're #1 in Australia! History in Blue is listed as the... Continue reading

Posted Feb 2, 2010 at Allan Duffin - Writer/Producer

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Jan 23, 2010

It makes no sense at all, but it's great. Patrick Duffy playing the straight man to a puppet crab -- now *there's* a comedy duo!

Commented May 25, 2009 on Patrick Duffy and the Crab discuss Facebook at Allan Duffin - Writer/Producer

It was great to see the gang together again, that's for sure! I'd love to see more "Red Dwarf" too. -- Allan

Commented May 25, 2009 on "Red Dwarf" returns! at Allan Duffin - Writer/Producer

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