Andy Williams Show (The) - Collection of Television Scripts, 1964-1967
Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Collection of Television Scripts for The Andy Williams Show,
- Dates:
- 1964-1967
- Abstract:
- Andy Williams started appearing on television in the 1950s. Williams premiered his variety television show in the early 1960s on NBC. The program lasted for several years as one of NBC's top ranked programs. The collection consists of television scripts from The Andy Williams Show.
- Extent:
- 5 boxes (2.0 linear ft.)
- Language:
- English.
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item], Collection of Television Scripts for The Andy Williams Show (Collection 125). Performing Arts Special Collections, University of California, Los Angeles.
Background
- Scope and content:
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Collection consists of 59 television scripts from The Andy Williams Show dating October 5, 1964-March 12, 1967. Inventory includes an index of guests who appeared on the show.
- Biographical / historical:
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In his teens Andy Williams began his singing career as one of the Four Williams brothers. The group teamed with comedianne Kay Thompson and formed a nightclub group. The group disbanded in 1952 and in 1954 Williams became a featured vocalist on The Tonight Show. After appearing in several summer replacement shows, Williams was given a fall series on NBC. The hour variety show lasted five seasons (1962-67) and featured The New Christy Minstrels and the Osmond Brothers. The show was produced by Bob Finkel and Edward Stephenson, directed by Bob Henry, and featured writers Don Hinkley, Harry Crane, and Mel Diamond.
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Television scripts.
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- © 2004
- Date Encoded:
- Machine-readable finding aid derived from database containing container list structure and data, encoding added via MS Access and Notetab Pro; frontmatter gathered from MARC Record. Date of source: December 2004.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Advance notice required for access.
- Terms of access:
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Copyright has not been assigned to the Performing Arts Special Collections, UCLA. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Arts Special Collections Librarian. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Performing Arts Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item], Collection of Television Scripts for The Andy Williams Show (Collection 125). Performing Arts Special Collections, University of California, Los Angeles.
- Location of this collection:
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A1713 Charles E. Young Research LibraryBox 951575Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
- Contact:
- (310) 825-4988