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Finding Aid for the Elaine Rich papers, 1980-1998, bulk 1980-1991 (Collection PASC.286)
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  • Title: Elaine Rich papers
    Collection number: PASC.286
    Contributing Institution: UCLA Library Special Collections
    Language of Material: English
    Physical Description: 7.0 linear ft. (14 boxes.)
    Date (inclusive): 1980-1998, (bulk 1980-1991)
    Abstract: Elaine Rich was a television producer whose credits include the television series Charlie's Angels (1979-1980) and Dynasty (1981-1989). The collection consists primarily of scripts and photocopied press clippings for the television series Dynasty.
    Language of Materials: Materials are in English.
    Physical Location: Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.
    Creator: Rich, Elaine

    Restrictions on Access

    COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Open for research. Advance notice required for access. Contact the UCLA Library Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.

    Restrictions on Use and Reproduction

    Property rights to the physical object belong to the UCLA Library 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.

    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item], Elaine Rich papers (Collection number PASC 286). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, UCLA.

    Biography/History

    There is very little biographical information currently available about Elaine Rich. She is television producer whose credits include the television series Charlie's Angels (1979-1980) and Dynasty (1981-1989). Inspired by the soap opera Dallas, Dynasty was one of the most successful prime-time dramas that depicted the lavish lives of the Carrington and Colby oil tycoon families.

    Scope and Content

    The collection consists primarily of scripts and photocopied press clippings for the television series Dynasty, related to the career of Elaine Rich. The scripts include assorted drafts for episodes from the original Dynasty television series (1980-1988). The press clipping include Dynasty (seasons 1, 2, 3, and 6) and Dynasty II: The Colbys (season 1). Additionally there is one script each from the television series Hotel and Strike Force and paper copy printouts from Charlie's Angels' fan websites.

    Organization and Arrangement

    The collection is arranged by project titles:
    1. Charlie's Angels
    2. Dynasty
    3. Hotel
    4. Strike Force
    5. Unknown projects

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Rich, Elaine -- Archives.
    Television scripts.
    Women television producers and directors -- United States -- Archival resources.