Max Wilk (July 3, 1920 – February 19, 2011)[1][2] was an American playwright, screenwriter and author of fiction and nonfiction books.
In all, Wilk was the author of 19 books, four films, three produced plays as well as many TV shows and magazine articles.
In 1968, Wilk wrote the novelization of The Beatles' cartoon Yellow Submarine.
His fiction includes Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River; the movie version starred Jerry Lewis and shifted the locale from "Green Haven" (based on Ridgefield) to London, England.
Later he wrote Schmucks with Underwoods--Conversations with Hollywood's Classic Screenwriters.