Fine (Morton) scripts, 1964-1968

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Morton Fine scripts
Dates:
1964-1968
Creators:
Fine, Morton, 1916-1991
Abstract:
This collection consists of scripts and some related production files for 44 episodes of the television series "I Spy" used by Morton Fine (1916-1991) in his role as a producer and writer on the show.
Extent:
3.5 Linear Feet 8 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Morton Fine scripts, Collection no. 2262, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of scripts and some related production files for 44 episodes of the television series "I Spy" used by Morton Fine (1916-1991) in his role as a producer and writer on the show. The scripts date from 1964 to 1968, and while the earlier episodes are reflected by scripts only (Box 1 and Box 2, Folders 1-8), later episodes include additional documents such as notes, work orders, revisions, staff and cast lists, correspondence, shooting schedules, and production reports. A detailed inventory of the collection is housed in Box 1.

Biographical / historical:

Morton Fine (1916-1991) was an American screenwriter and producer. He first started writing radio programs before moving to film and television. He wrote and produced episodes of the television series "I Spy," which starred Robert Culp and Bill Cosby as government secret agents and appeared on NBC for three seasons from 1965 to 1968. Fine also wrote the movie "The Pawnbroker" (1964).

Acquisition information:
Gift of Morton Fine, May 27, 1968.
Processing information:

This collection was previously identified as Collection #23.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Marissa Chavez for History Associates Incorporated, with additional description by Diann Benti
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-06-21 11:33:25 -0700 .

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Morton Fine scripts, Collection no. 2262, 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