Norman Scarth Macdonnell was a notable American producer known for his extensive work in radio, television, and feature films. He co-created the iconic Western series Gunsmoke with writer John Meston, which aired on CBS Radio from 1952 to 1961 and on television from 1955 to 1975. Macdonnell also produced and directed various other radio series, including Suspense, Escape, and Have Gun – Will Travel. Additionally, he served as a long-time executive producer for NBC's The Virginian, showcasing his significant contributions to the entertainment industry.
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Time Zone - America/Los_Angeles (8:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Norman
northman, man from the north
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Norman Macdonnell belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Pasadena
Place of Death: Burbank
Occupation: director | television producer | writer | screenwriter
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.
Ephemeris for November 8, 1916
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on November 8, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for November 8, 2025 |
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| Sun | 16 Scorpio 6 | 16 Scorpio 40 | 6 Pisces 40 |
| Moon | 3 Taurus 45 | 2 Cancer 47 | 2 Taurus 8 |
| Mercury | 7 Scorpio 2 | 6 Sagittarius 47 | 13 Aquarius 38 |
| Venus | 6 Libra 53 | 2 Scorpio 22 | 21 Aquarius 38 |
| Mars | 12 Sagittarius 52 | 3 Sagittarius 5 | 7 Pisces 19 |
| Jupiter | 27 Aries 58 | 25 Cancer 9 | 2 Taurus 1 |
| Saturn | 1 Leo 20 | 25 Pisces 23 | 25 Cancer 10 |
| Uranus | 15 Aquarius 48 | 29 Taurus 59 | 20 Aquarius 37 |
| Neptune | 4 Leo 54 | 29 Pisces 38 | 2 Leo 38 |
| Pluto | 4 Cancer 11 | 1 Aquarius 31 | 2 Cancer 23 |
| Rahu | 23 Capricorn 10 | 14 Pisces 58 | 17 Capricorn 24 |
| Ketu | 23 Cancer 10 | 14 Virgo 58 | 17 Cancer 24 |
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