Gleason (Michael) Remington Steele scripts, 1982-1987

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Michael Gleason Remington Steele scripts
Dates:
1982-1987
Creators:
Gleason, Michael, 1938-2016
Abstract:
This collection contains scripts and production files for the American crime television show Remington Steele (1982-1987), received from co-creator, writer, and executive producer Michael Gleason (1938-2016).
Extent:
12.6 Linear Feet 7 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Michael Gleason Remington Steele scripts, Collection no. 2372, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains scripts and related production documents for the American crime television show Remington Steele (1982-1987), received from co-creator and executive producer Michael Gleason (1938-2016). The uniform collection consists of a bound file for each episode containing the script, revisions, shooting schedule, and cast list. There are 94 files reflecting the show's full five seasons of episodes from 1982 to 1987. There is also one folder containing the production schedule, script progress reports, and release schedules for each season (Box 1, Folder 1). There are no annotations or additional papers reflecting Gleason's personal involvement with the show.

Biographical / historical:

Michael Gleason (1398-2016) was a co-creator, writer, and executive producer of the television show Remington Steele, an American crime drama, which aired on NBC from 1982 to 1987.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Michael Gleason, October 20, 1988.
Processing information:

Some processing by USC students in 2019 as part of the "Piloting a Shared Practice for Accessible Archival Descriptions" Dean's Challenge Grant. Additional arrangement and description by Diann Benti in 2021.

Arrangement:

Scripts are arranged according to episode number, beginning with the pilot (#0903) through the show's final episode (#6710).

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Diann Benti
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2021-11-05 15:34:29 -0700 .

Access and use

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Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Michael Gleason Remington Steele scripts, Collection no. 2372, 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