Dave O'Brien Red Skelton Show scripts, ca.1955-ca.1969, (bulk, ca.1955-ca.1963)

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Dave O'Brien Red Skelton Show scripts, ca.1955-ca.1969, (bulk, ca.1955-ca.1963)

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Dave O'Brien was an actor and writer from the 1940s through the 1960s. The collection consists of script material for his work as the head writer for the television series . The Red Skelton Show

11 boxes (5.25 linear ft.)

eng,

University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Performing Arts Special Collections.

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O'Brien, Dave, 1912-1969

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Dave "Tex" O'Brien started his career as dancer in early 1930s musical motion pictures; he may best be remembered for his roles in the Texas Rangers films (1942-1945), his involvement with the Pete Smith shorts at MGM, and his role in Captain Midnight O'Brien became head writer on the Red Skelton television show, winning an Emmy in 1961; he died in CA, ca. 1969. The Red Skelton Show, one of the longest running variety programs on television (1951-1971), was one of the fi...