Russell Sheldon Hughes (January 15, 1910 – April 16, 1958) was an American screenwriter who was raised in Cincinnati.
He began his career as a writer in the 1930s working on radio programs for WLW in Cincinnati.
He later spent two years in New York City before moving to Hollywood.
[3] He also wrote extensively for television, including episodes of Maverick, Perry Mason, Zane Grey Theater, and Have Gun – Will Travel.
He died of a heart attack in 1958 at his home in North Hollywood, California.