Finding aid for the Morton Fine scripts 2262
Marissa Chavez for History Associates Incorporated, with additional description by Diann Benti
USC Libraries Cinematic Arts Library
2022 February
Doheny Memorial Library G4
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles, California 90089-0185
ctlibarc@usc.edu
Contributing Institution:
USC Libraries Cinematic Arts Library
Title: Morton Fine scripts
Creator:
Fine, Morton, 1916-1991
Identifier/Call Number: 2262
Physical Description:
3.5 Linear Feet
8 boxes
Date (inclusive): 1964-1968
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.
Language of Material:
English.
Conditions Governing Access
Advance notice required for access.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Morton Fine, May 27, 1968.
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).
Processing Information
This collection was previously identified as Collection #23.
Preferred Citation
[Box/folder no. or item name], Morton Fine scripts, Collection no. 2262, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University
of Southern California.
Scope and Contents
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.
Rights Statement for Archival Description
Finding aid description and metadata are licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.
Conditions Governing Use
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Cinematic Arts Library
at ctlibarc@usc.edu. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Cinematic Arts Library as the owner of the physical
items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Screenwriters -- United States -- Archival resources
Television producers and directors -- Archival resources
Television scripts
Fine, Morton, 1916-1991 -- Archives
I Spy (television series)
