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Frank Seeley collection, 1973-01-20--1973-03-26

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Series 1. Thesis documentation, 1973, and undated
.05 linear feet
RPA 02792 (box 1)
Documentation that records the purpose, scope, and results of Frank Seeley's thesis project, including correspondence describing the purpose and scope of the project, a list of interviewees, and a table recording data points derived from the interviews
BOX-FOLDER 1/1 Correspondence with Sherwood Schwartz from Frank Seeley, 1973-01-20
This letter describes the purpose and scope of Seeley's thesis.
BOX-FOLDER 1/2 List of interviewees and the television programs represented by the writers
BOX-FOLDER 1/3 Table of information taken from the interviews
Data points recorded in the table include interviewees' age, birthplace, religion, nationality, education, favorite [school] subjects, extracurricular activities, hobbies, military service, prerequisites, comedy writing experience, psychology of humor, definition of comedy or humor, dissection of humor, audience prerequisite, suggestions for would-be comedy writers, formula, and other thoughts and philosophies regarding comedy writing.
Series 2. Interview transcripts, 1973
.10 linear feet
RPA 02792 (box 1)
Transcripts of interviews conducted by Frank Seeley between February 15, 1973 and March 26, 1973 with television comedy writers Paul Henning, Seaman Jacobs, Milt Josefsberg, Hal Kanter, Norman Lear, Garry Marshall, and Sherwood Schwartz.
The transcripts are arranged chronologically by date.
BOX-FOLDER 1/4 Interview with Sherwood Schwartz at Paramount Pictures, 1973-02-15
BOX-FOLDER 1/5 Interview with Hal Kanter in Encino, California, 1973-02-23 Sound recording available
BOX-FOLDER 1/6 Interview with Milt Josefsberg in Encino, California, 1973-02-23 Sound recordings available
BOX-FOLDER 1/7 Interview with Paul Henning at General Services Studios, Hollywood, California, 1973-03-16 Sound recording available
BOX-FOLDER 1/8 Interview with Garry Marshall at Burbank, opposite Warner Brothers Studios, 1973-03-22 Sound recording available
BOX-FOLDER 1/9 Interview with Seaman Jacobs in Beverly Hills, 1973-03-24 Sound recording available
BOX-FOLDER 1/10 Interview with Norman Lear at Century City, 1973-03-26 Sound recording available
Series 3. Sound recordings, 1973
6 sound cassettes
RYQ 2975-2980
Sound recordings of interviews conducted by Frank Seeley between February 23, 1973 and March 26, 1973 with television comedy writers Paul Henning, Seaman Jacobs, Milt Josefsberg, Hal Kanter, Norman Lear, and Garry Marshall.
The recordings are arranged chronologically by date.
CASS RYQ 2979 Interview with Hal Kanter, 1973-02-23 ; Interview with Milt Josefberg, part 1, 1973-02-23 Transcripts available
1 sound cassette
Local ID number: 2515838
CASS RYQ 2980 Interview with Milt Josefberg, part 2, 1973-02-23 Transcript available
1 sound cassette
Local ID number: 2515842
Transcript available in box RPA 02792.
CASS RYQ 2977 Interview with Paul Henning, 1973-03-16 Transcript available
1 sound cassette
Local ID number: 2515836
Transcript available in box RPA 02792.
CASS RYQ 2978 Interview with Garry Marshall, 1973-03-22 Transcript available
1 sound cassette
Local ID number: 2515837
Transcript available in box RPA 02792.
CASS RYQ 2976 Interview with Seaman Jacobs, 1973-03-24 Transcript available
1 sound cassette
Local ID number: 2515826
CASS RYQ 2975 Interview with Norman Lear, part 1, 1973-03-26 Transcript available
1 sound cassette
Local ID number: 2515822

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