Screen acting debut, "An Angel Comes to Brooklyn"

Published first novel, "Spring Riot"

Wrote for "Philco Playhouse" (NBC) and "Playhouse 90" (CBS) in the 1950s

Screenwriting debut, "Marnie"

First stage success, the London production of "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie", adapted from Muriel Spark's novel (began adaptation in 1962)

Wrote Broadway boulevard comedy "Forty Carats"

Adapted her play "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" for the screen

First Oscar nomination for screen adaptation of "Cabaret"

Scripted the TV-movie, "The Borrowers" (NBC)

Was creator and executive producer of TV series, "Family" (ABC)

First film as executive producer, "It's My Turn"

Began first of three collaborations with Sidney Lumet, "Just Tell Me What You Want"; wrote screenplay adapted from her novel; also served as producer

Co-wrote (with Lumet) screenplay for "Prince of the City"; earned second Oscar nomination

Created and executive produced "Hothouse" (ABC)

Used pseudonym Sarah Schiff for screenwriting credit on remake of "Lord of the Flies"

Wrote one-man show "Tru"; produced on Broadway starring Robert Morse

With daughter Brooke, wrote the one-person show "The Big Love"; produced on Broadway, starring Tracey Ullman

Adapted stage play "Tru" for PBS' "American Playhouse"