Papers, 1953-1985.

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Papers, 1953-1985.

Collection consists of materials related to the career of writer Richard Wendley. Includes short stories, treatments, synopsis and ideas for motion picture and television productions, correspondence, and scripts. Assorted produced and unproduced projects include the television series This is the life (1975-84), NBC Matinee theatre, Kraft television theatre, and Bonanza.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7432908

University of California, Los Angeles

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Wendley, Richard

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Wendley was born in Rochester, NY, Feb. 8, 1920; attended Reginald Goode Provincetown School and theater; worked as an actor in stock and road companies; started writing career (1953) and wrote for early live television shows such as Kraft television theatre and NBC Matinee theatre; moved to CA (1965) and wrote for various television shows including Bonanza, Combat, and The Virginian; started writing for Lutheran television (1972) and worked on television specials and programs such as This is th...