Collection of Television Scripts for The Andy Williams Show, 1964-1967

Summary

Abstract:

Andy Williams started appearing on television in the 1950s. Williams premiered his variety television show in the early 1960s on NBC. The program lasted for several years as one of NBC's top ranked programs. The collection consists of television scripts from The Andy Williams Show.

Extent:

5 boxes (2.0 linear ft.)

Language:

English.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of 59 television scripts from The Andy Williams Show dating October 5, 1964-March 12, 1967. Inventory includes an index of guests who appeared on the show.

Biographical / historical:

In his teens Andy Williams began his singing career as one of the Four Williams brothers. The group teamed with comedianne Kay Thompson and formed a nightclub group. The group disbanded in 1952 and in 1954 Williams became a featured vocalist on The Tonight Show. After appearing in several summer replacement shows, Williams was given a fall series on NBC. The hour variety show lasted five seasons (1962-67) and featured The New Christy Minstrels and the Osmond Brothers. The show was produced by Bob Finkel and Edward Stephenson, directed by Bob Henry, and featured writers Don Hinkley, Harry Crane, and Mel Diamond.

Related resources

Related material:

• Robert Finkel Collection of Photographs of Television Variety Show Sets (Collection 146). Available at the Performing Arts Special Collections, UCLA.
• Edward Stephenson Collection of Set Design Drawings for Television Shows (Collection 143). Available at the Performing Arts Special Collections, UCLA.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Television scripts.

Location of this collection:

UCLA, Library Special Collections, Performing Arts

A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library

Box 951575

Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US

Contact:

(310) 825-4988

AskLSC@library.ucla.edu

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