Becker (television series) production files PA Mss 154

Finding aid prepared by Zachary Liebhaber, 2019.
UC Santa Barbara Library, Department of Special Research Collections
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara 93106-9010
special@library.ucsb.edu
2019 August 20


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)

box 1

Episodes 1-73

box 2

Episodes 74-129

Scope and Content

This file also contains a budget folder, a miscellaneous folder, and a folder labelled "Becker First/Last PR and CS." The miscellaneous folder includes two two photographs of cast and production crew.