Description
Glenn Padnick was one of the founders of Castle Rock Entertainment. During his career Padnick oversaw the activities of many
television shows, but may be best known for his work on the television program,
Seinfeld. The collection consists of script files, and occasional shooting schedules, treatments, and interoffice memos related to
Padnick's career as a television executive.
Background
At the time this finding aid was created, there was limited biographical information available about Glenn Padnick. Padnick
was one of the founders of Castle Rock Entertainment, formed in 1987. He served as president until the early 2000s and oversaw
all television production. Prior to his tenure at Castle Rock, he was president of Embassy Television (1984-1987) and was
responsible for such programs as
Who's the Boss,
The Facts of Life, and
Married with Children, among others. During his career Padnick may be best known for his work on the television sitcom,
Seinfeld.
Extent
4 linear ft.
(9 boxes)
Restrictions
Property rights to the physical object belong to the UCLA Library, Performing Arts Special Collections. Literary rights, including
copyright, are retained by the creators and their heirs. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds
the copyright and pursue the copyright owner or his or her heir for permission to publish where The UC Regents do not hold
the copyright.
Availability
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Open for research. Advance notice required for access. Contact the UCLA Library, Performing
Arts Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.