Red Skelton show scripts ca.1955-ca.1969, bulk, ca.1955-ca.1963.

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Red Skelton show scripts ca.1955-ca.1969, bulk, ca.1955-ca.1963.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/320016568

Collection consists of Red Skelton Show scripts related to the career of writer Dave O'Brien. Script materials include bound volumes and loose scripts for programs aired ca. 1955-1963 and a few from 1969.

11 boxes (5.25 linear ft.)

University of California, Los Angeles

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SNAC Resource ID: 7332868

University of California, Los Angeles

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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...