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Roy Huggins Collection
WGF-MS-073  
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Description
This collection contains scripts and other material related to the TV shows that Huggins created and/or worked on and contains a copy of his unpublished autobiography.
Background
Born July 18, 1914, Roy Huggins enjoyed a prolific career as a TV writer/producer, creating Maverick, 77 Sunset Strip, The Fugitive and co-creating The Rockford Files with Stephen J. Cannell. Later in his career, he often took writing credit under pseudonyms such as Thomas Fitzroy or John Thomas James. In 1994, he received the Golden Laurel Award from the Producers Guild of America. Huggins, who was married to actress Adele Mara, passed away April 3, 2002 and he is survived by his five children.
Extent
3 linear feet (3 boxes)
Restrictions
The responsibility to secure copyright and publication permission rests with the researcher.
Availability
Open for research, available by appointment only. Some materials stored offsite. One week advance notice required for retrieval.