Manning Ostroff Papers, 1943-1954

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Summary

Creators:
Ostroff, Manning
Abstract:
Manning Ostroff was a writer, producer, and director in radio and television. The collection consists primarily of radio and television scripts related to his career as well as correspondence, photographs, and memorabilia.
Extent:
11 boxes (4.6 linear ft.)

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists primarily of radio and television scripts related to the career of writer and director Manning Ostroff. Radio scripts include The Eddie Cantor Show (1944-49), Time to Smile (1943-44), and Wednesday With You (1945). Television scripts include The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950-54). Also includes correspondence, photographs, and memorabilia.

Biographical / historical:

Manning Ostroff was born ca. 1908. He was a columnist and editor for The B'nai Brith Messenger (1932-38) and production manager at the Los Angeles radio station KFWB (ca. 1939-44). Ostroff produced and directed The Eddie Cantor Radio Show (ca. 1945-50), a local LA television show with Al Jarvis, and NBC's Colgate Comedy Hour (1950-54). He died December 15, 1981.

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Performing Arts Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Access and use

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
Contact:
(310) 825-4988
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