Papers, 1937-1972.

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Papers, 1937-1972.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/145770448

Papers of Paddy Chayefsky (1923-1981), a writer for stage, screen, radio, and television, whose work during the "Golden Age of TV Drama" led to a career as an Oscar-winning writer of motion pictures. Other screenplays treated include The Americanization of Emily (MGM, 1964), The Catered Affair (MGM, 1964), The Cincinnati Kid (MGM, 1956), The Goddess (Col., 1958), and The Hospital (UA, 1971); other stage plays include Gideon (1961), The Passion of Josef D. (1964), and The Tenth Man (1959). The remainder of the collection consists of unproduced works, several radio plays, early writings, general correspondence, and biographical information.

6.8 c.f. (17 archives boxes)

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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SNAC Resource ID: 6839701

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Chayefsky, Paddy, 1923-1981

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Paddy Chayefsky (1923-1981) was born Sidney Aaron Chayefsky in the Bronx, New York. While recovering from injuries sustained while serving in the U.S. Army during WWII he began to write. He spent the rest of his life writing for the stage as well as the screen. From the guide to the Paddy Chayefsky TV Script, 1954, (University of Colorado at Boulder Libraries. Special Collections Dept.) Paddy Chayefsky (1923-1981) was born Sidney Aaron Chayefsky in the Bronx, New York. While...