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Historical Note
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Title:
Becker (television series) production files
Identifier/Call Number: PA Mss 154
Contributing Institution:
UC Santa Barbara Library, Department of Special Research Collections
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
2 linear feet
(2 cartons)
Date (inclusive): 1998-2004
Abstract: Production files, mainly budget related, for the television series
Becker (1998-2004).
Physical Location: The collection is located at the Southern Regional Library Facility (SRLF).
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research. The collection is stored offsite. Advance notice is required for retrieval.
Use Restrictions
Copyright has not been assigned to the Department of Special Research Collections, UCSB. All requests for permission to publish
or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Research Collections. Permission for publication
is given on behalf of the Department of Special Research Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended
to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which also must be obtained.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Cheryl Downey, 2019.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of Item],
Becker (television series) production files, PA Mss 154. Department of Special Research Collections, UC Santa Barbara Library, University
of California, Santa Barbara
Historical Note
An American television series starring Ted Danson as irritable but caring Bronx physician John Becker,
Becker aired on CBS for a total of 129 episodes over six seasons, from November 2, 1998 to January 28, 2004.
Becker was written by David Hackel and produced by David Hackel along with Paramount Network Television. Though comedic in nature,
the series also addresses serious themes. Other regular cast members include Hattie Winston, Alex Désert, Shawnee Smith, Jorge
Garcia, Saverio Guerra, Nancy Travis, and Terry Farrell.
Scope and Content
Production files, mainly budget related, for the television series
Becker (1998-2004). The files also includes one folder of call sheets, and a folder of miscellaneous material, including two photographs
of cast and production crew.
Arrangement
Files have been arranged by episode number.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Television -- Production and direction
Television comedies
Television programs
Administrative records
Photographs
Becker (Television program) -- Archives
Danson, Ted, 1947-
Hackel, David
CBS Paramount Network Television (Firm)