Nicholas "Nick" J. Corea (April 7, 1943 – January 17, 1999) was an American author, television writer, director, producer and painter.
He enlisted in the United States Marines during the Vietnam War, was awarded the Purple Heart and reached the rank of Sergeant[1] before being honorably discharged.
However, he found his first major success at Universal Studios as writer, director and producer of The Incredible Hulk from 1978 to 1981.
[16][19][20] The pilot proved popular with viewers, being one of the most watched shows the week it aired, however ratings quickly dwindled as poor promotion and its placement in the Saturday night "graveyard" slot led to its eventual cancellation by CBS at the end of its first season.
[28] Shortly before his death, Corea wrote an episode for Walker, Texas Ranger entitled "Brothers in Arms", which was to feature longtime friend and actor Grand L. Bush as a guest star.
Bush and his wife, journalist Sharon Crews, later watched the episode privately with Corea's widow when it was finally broadcast.