William Friedberg Papers, 1950-1965.

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William Friedberg Papers, 1950-1965.

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William “Billy” Friedberg (1916-1965) is best remembered as a television comedy writer, although he also wrote plays, musicals, variety reviews, short stories, and radio programs. Among his best-known works are episodes of "Car 54, Where Are You?", "As Time Goes By", and "The Phil Silvers Show". Friedberg's work represented in this collection spans many genres, including comedy review sketches, TV dramas, short stories, plays, and musicals.

5.72 linear feet ( 11 document boxes, oversize box).

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Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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