Television series and specials scripts : 1946-1992 ; a catalog of the American Radio Archives collection

Many early radio stars, writers, and producers later migrated to television, but the crossover left the American Radio Archives with a treasure trove of television documents. The collected scripts span more than 40 years of American television history, from live broadcasts of the 1940s to the late 1980s. They also cover the entire spectrum of television entertainment programming, including comedies, soap operas, dramas, crime and westerns. The archives cover nearly 1,200 programs represented by over 6,000 individual scripts. Includes an index of actors, crew, titles and production companies, as well as a glossary of industry terms and 38 photographs. In the early days of television, many of its actors, writers, producers and directors came from radio. This crossover endowed the American Radio Archives with a treasure trove of television documents. The collected scripts span more than 40 years of American television history, from live broadcasts of the 1940s to the late 1980s. They also cover the entire spectrum of television entertainment programming, including comedies, soap operas, dramas, westerns, and crime series. The archives cover nearly 1,200 programs represented by more than 6,000 individual scripts. Includes an index of personal names, program and episode titles and production companies, as well as a glossary of industry terms. Many Early Radio Stars, Writers, And Producers Later Migrated To Television, Leaving The American Radio Archives With A Treasure Trove Of Television Documents. The Collected Scripts Span More Than 40 Years Of American Television History, From Live Broadcasts Of The 1940s To The Late 1980s. They Also Cover The Entire Spectrum Of Television Entertainment Programming--provided By Publisher. Compiled By Jeanette M. Berard And Klaudia Englund ; Foreword By Norman Corwin. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 429-430) And Index. Acknowledgments......Page 7 Table of Contents......Page 8 Foreword......Page 10 Introduction......Page 11 How to Use This Book......Page 12 List of Collections......Page 13 Television Series......Page 16 Television Specials, Awards Shows, Unsold Pilots, and Mini-Series......Page 342 Glossary......Page 436 Bibliography......Page 438 Index......Page 440