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Contributing Institution:
USC Libraries Cinematic Arts Library
Title: Irving Brecher recordings
Creator:
Brecher, Irving, 1914-2008
Identifier/Call Number: 2030
Physical Description:
3.5 Linear Feet
7 boxes
Date (inclusive): 1944-1951
Abstract: Collection consists of acetate recordings of The Life of Riley radio show, from 1944 to 1951, from screenwriter Irving Brecher
(1914-2008).
Language of Material:
English.
Container: 1
Container: 2
Container: 3
Container: 4
Container: 5
Container: 6
Container: 7
Irving Brecher (1914-2008) was an American screenwriter. He created, produced, and was head writer for the original radio
and early TV edition of "The Life of Riley." Brecher wrote for the Marx Brothers comedy act including their vaudeville, Broadway,
and motion pictures.
Collection consists of acetate recordings of The Life of Riley radio show, from 1944 to 1951, from screenwriter Irving Brecher
(1914-2008). Inventories of recordings are present in each box.
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[Box/folder no. or item name], Irving Brecher recordings, Collection no. 2030, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University
of Southern California.
This collection is unprocessed.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Radio -- Archival resources
Sound recordings
Brecher, Irving, 1914-2008 -- Archives