Watts Biggers, also known as Buck Biggers, is a renowned American novelist, producer, and composer, best recognized as the co-creator of the beloved animated television series, Underdog. Biggers founded his production company, Total TeleVision (TTV),in collaboration with Gamma Studios in Mexico, where he produced a wide range of animated TV series, including King Leonardo and his Short Subjects, The Hunter, Tooter Turtle, Tennessee Tuxedo and his Tales, Go Go Gophers, The World of Commander McBragg, Klondike Kat, and Underdog.
Throughout his illustrious career, Biggers has written over 500 scripts and composed the theme songs, words, and music for these series. Underdog, which originally aired on NBC from 1964 to 1966, was a massive success, followed by runs on CBS from 1966 to 1968 and again on NBC from 1968 to 1970 and 1972 to 1973. Biggers later held the position of Vice President of Promotion and Creative Services for NBC, leading a 90-person department for five years.
Beyond his achievements in television, Biggers has also pursued his passion for writing novels that spark imagination and inspire people to dream. His own journey of self-discovery and the quest for purpose led him to write a story about a seeker who enters the world innocently and must discover and pursue his purpose despite the obstacles and traps of humanity. The book, published in 1967, was optioned by filmmaker Kurt Burk in 2003 and later adapted into a screenplay.
Biggers has collaborated with Burk on several projects, including the screenplay for "The Man Inside" and "A Woman Called Job", a timeless love story that was optioned by One Brick Films in April 2006. The production company, founded by Burk and Mark J. Melchiori, aims to bring Biggers' unique stories to life on the big screen. The feature film adaptation of "Underdog", produced by Disney, is set to premiere in August 2007, nationwide.
