Jay Burton scripts, 1948-1959

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Summary

Creators:
Burton, Jay
Abstract:
This collection consists of scripts of American comedy writer Jay Burton (1916-1993). This collection includes sketches and scripts for The Texaco Star Theatre, The Buick-Berle Show, The Perry Como Show, The Julius Larosa Show, and 11 volumes of monologues for Milton Berle.
Extent:
6.75 Linear Feet 6 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Jay Burton scripts, Collection no. 2028, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of work from 1948-1959 of American comedy writer Jay Burton (1916-1993). This collection contains 150 sketches and scripts for The Texaco Star Theatre (1948- 1953); 36 sketches and scripts for The Buick-Berle Show (1954-55); 76 scripts for The Perry Como Show (1955-59); 4 scripts for The Julius Larosa Show (1957); 11 volumes of monologues for Milton Berle.

Biographical / historical:

Jay Burton (1916-1993) was a comedy writer known for his work on such television programs as The Buick Berle Show, The Dean Martin Show, and The Perry Como Show.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Jay Burton, April 23, 1969.
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Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Jay Burton scripts, Collection no. 2028, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Location of this collection:
Cinematic Arts Library
Doheny Memorial Library, Room G4
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0185, US
Contact:
(213) 740-8383
ctlibarc@usc.edu
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