Thomas Meehan (writer) - Wikipedia
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Thomas Edward Meehan (August 14, 1929 – August 21, 2017) was an American writer.
He was best known for Annie, The Producers, and Hairspray. Meehan wrote
books for musicals Young Frankenstein and Cry-Baby. Meehan also
co-wrote the book for Elf: The Musical and Limelight: The Story of
Charlie Chaplin.