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UCLA Library Special Collections
Title: Edward Stephenson papers
Identifier/Call Number: PASC.0143
Physical Description:
183.0 Linear Feet
(61 map folders)
Date (inclusive): 1956-1986
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Language of Material: Materials are in English.
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[Identification of item], Edward Stephenson Papers (Collection PASC 143). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young
Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.
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Processed by UCLA Library Performing Arts Special Collections staff, 1995.
UCLA Catalog Record ID:
9932223143606533
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Edward Sheffield Stephenson was educated at the Pasadena Playhouse College of the Theatre, CA (1935-37); one of the founders
and organizers of the Theatre of the Fifteen, Inc. (1939), he served as director, art director, or producer for various playhouses
and theaters in the US (1937-43); entered the Army Air Corp in 1943 and went on to be producer-director for the Far East Network
(1946-52), the American Theatre, Far East (1948-), and Special Services Road Shows (1949-52); in 1948, he was appointed Director
of Entertainment and Music for the entire Far East Command; he is the recipient of four Emmy Awards; his numerous credits
include "The Andy Williams Show," "Benson," "Carter Country," "The Danny Kaye Show," "Sanford and Son," and "The Golden Girls."
Collection consists of original working drawings designed and drawn by Edward Stephenson for the planning, direction, construction,
and use in avariety of television productions. Includes set designs, some production material, and occasional blueprints.
Contains drawings for 59 shows originating on ABC, NBC, and CBS, including "The Danny Kaye Show" (644 items), "Sanford and
Son" (171 items), "The Andy Williams Show" (374 items), "Soap" (202 items), "Benson" (147 items), "Tennessee Ernie Ford Show"
(168 items), "Maude," "Good Times," and "What's Happening."
Arranged alphabetically by production title, then numerically by range. However, not every show number is represented within
each range.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Television -- Art direction -- Archives.
Television producers and directors -- Archives.
Television -- Stage-setting and scenery -- Archives.
Stephenson, Edward--Archives