The Inventory

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Donald H. Ross

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#1322

Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center Ross, Donald #1322 5/14/04 Preliminary Listing

I. Manuscripts, by DR. Box 1 A. "The Fourth Wall," term paper for Theatre History Class, 1964. [F. 1] B. Teleplays. 1. Dramas. a. "Hollywood Detective," A&E Network TV Series, 1990. [F. 2] b. "Magistrate's Court," 136 segments, 1968-1969. c. "Matlock," NBC series, 1986. d. "Partners in Crime," NBC series, 1984. e. "Hart to Hart: Murder is a Drag," ABC Series, 1980. [F. 3] (i) Photo re: playing drummer "Deep in the Heart of Dixieland," 1982. (ii) Episode call sheet and location report, 1982. (iii) Rerun check for acting role, 2001. (iv) Note from Robert Wagner, 1984. (v) Program re: TV Academy Tribute Night to "Hart to Hart," 1994. (vi) Two hour reunion movie, NBC, 1994. (vi) Ad for "Hart to Hart" reunion movie, 1995. f. "Pal-I-Mony-O-Mine," 1982. (i) Ad in Hollywood Reporter by director, 1982. (ii) NAACP Image Nomination certificate, 1982. g. "Murder, She Wrote," CBS series. (i) "Corpse Flew First Class," 1986. [F. 4] (ii) "From Russia with Blood," 1988. (iii) "Tax Man Cometh," 1990; includes studio's cast breakdown. (iv) Memo to all writers on series re: character of "Jessica Fletcher," 1993. (v) Two TV Guide ads and listings, and Weekly Ratings, 1990-1993. (vi) Demographics study by CBS, 1995. (vii) Modem Maturity, "The Plot to Murder 'Murder, She Wrote'," 1995. (viii) Reviews from Hollywood Reporter, 1996. (ix) LA Times column re: "Murder, She Wrote," 1995. 2. Comedies. a. "Diff'rent Strokes," NBC series, 1980. [F. 5] b. "House Calls," CBS series, 1980.

Ross, Donald (5/14/04) Page 1 of 5 c. "Love Boat: Programmed For Love," ABC series, 1982. d. "Nobody's Perfect," ABC Series, 1979. 3. Variety shows and specials. a. "The Dinah Show," CBS 90 Minute Daily Series, 1974. [F. 6] (i) Review from Daily Variety, 1974. (ii) Script for "Glenn Miller" tribute show, includes autographed photo of Miller band, 1974. (iii) Show running order, with Senator Sam Ervin's signature. (iv) Letter from Lily Tomlin, 1975. (v) Emmy Award certificate, 1974-1975. (vi) Fan letters to Dinah Shore, 1975. b. "Love from A to Z," NBC Special, 1973. (i) Publicity. (a) London, 1973. (b) New York, 1974. (ii) Reviews, 1974. (iii) Writers Guild letter to New York Daily News, 1974. (iv) Emmy ballot, 1974. (v) Bankruptcy notice re: producers Winters and Rosen Co., 1974. C. "Special London Bridge Special," NBC TV Special, 1972. (i) Script. (ii) Hollywood Reporter, page 1, re: Winters-Rosen Production Co., 1972. [F. 7] (iii) Two reviews, 1972. (iv) TV Guide pages, 1972. d. "This is Tom Jones," ABC Network TV Series, 1970. (i) Publicity from Daily Variety, 10/2/70. (ii) Review from Hollywood Reporter, 9/29/70. (iii) Writer contract, includes Canadian TV "One Night Stand," 5/25/70 - 1971. (iv) TV Guide page, 1/15/71, includes "Teletype New York" 1972 and "Teletype Hollywood" column, 1970. e. "Timex All-Star Swing Festival," 1972. (i) Two tickets to taping, 1972. (ii) Two programs, 1972. (iii) Invitation to taping, 1972. (iv) Publicity and reviews, 1972-1973. (v) '1Jack O'Brien Newspaper Column," 1972. (vi) Program re: Swing Concert at Imperial Theatre,

Ross, Donald (5/14/04) Page 2 of 5 1936. (vii) Booking memos, 1972. (a) Count Basie. (b) Earl Hines. (c) Duke Ellington. (viii) Shooting script for air, Nov. 1972. (ix) Rehearsal and tape schedule, 10/23/72. (x) TV Guide page, listing, 11/29/72. (xi) Telegram and letters re: Christopher Award, 2/2- 5/73. (xii) Two Peabody Award listings, 1972. (xiii) PBS fundraiser and: TV Guide listing, 1977. C. Stage plays; includes programs, advertising, reviews, etc. 1. "Cover Story," working draft with notes, 1998. [F. 8] a. Phonetic pronunciations of Latin phrases in play for actor, 1998. b. Deal memo with producer, Alexander Cohen, 1997. c. Fax from Alexander Cohen, 1998. d. Program at Helen Hayes Performing Arts Center, 1998. 2. "The Gift Horse," includes letters and flyer, 1999. 3. "I Want Cocoanuts," Mademoiselle magazine, Nov. 1969. a. Program at Dayton Village Players, 1970. b. Two letters from producers, 1970. c. Letter to documentary filmmakers of "Cinemania," 2003. 4. "Matinee Ladies," 2003. [F. 9] a. Program sheet at Pacific Resident Theater, 2003. b. Dramatist Guild Magazine Page, 2004. 5. "Ring-A-Levio," 1972. a. Two programs. b. Publicity, 1972-1973. c. Poster, 1973. d. Reviews, 1973. 6. "Shoot Anything with Hair that Moves," 1969. a. Two programs at Provincetown Playhouse NYC, 1969. b. Publicity, 1969. c. Reviews, 1969. D. "Hamburger, the Motion Picture," screenplay, 1985. [F.10] 1. Shooting schedule, 1985. 2. Publicity flyers, 1986. 3. Audience survey questionnaire, 1986. 4. Movieline magazine, 1986. 5. New York Times review, 1986. 6. Sarasota Herald Tribune ad, 1986. 7. HBO Hotel Weekly Guide, 1990.

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II. Conespondence. A. Letters to newspapers. 1. BUNews, 1964. [F. 11] 2. Times. a. Re: conecting a movie miscredit, 1979. b. To jazz critic Leonard Feather, 1982. c. Re: conecting Leonard Feather about jazz artist, 1983. d. Re: Leonard Feather's drummer, 1984. e. 1984. f. Re: death of novelist Ralph Ellison, 1994. g. Re: replacement players during baseball strike, 1995. h. Re: screenwriting team paid by producer to remove their names from a film, 1999. i. To crosswords editor. J. Re: sports, 2002. B. Alter, Paul. Faxes to and from DR, 2004. [F. 12] C. Brando, Anna. Letter to Patti Ross [DR's wife], 1971. D. Carroll, Barbara. Note, 1994. E. Costas, Bob. Postcard to DR, 1998. F. Davern, Kenny [clarinetist]. 1. Card (from London) to DR, 1983. 2. Letter to DR, 2004 G. Dengler, John uazz reed/ horn player]. 1. Letter to ABC-TV, 1982. 2. Letter to DR, 1982. H. Domber, Matt. Letters to and from DR, 2003-2004. I. Drootin, Buzzy [drummer]. Christmas card, 1995. J. Franklin, Bonnie [actress]. Letter to DR, 2002. K. Janis, Conrad. Faxes to and from DR, 2003. L. Kean, Jane [actress]. Letter to Patti Ross. M. Lea, Barbara [singer]. Letter to DR, 1985. N. Ross, Donald. 1. Letter to Robert Goulet's manager, 1977. 2. Letter to Leonard Feather, 1986; includes: review of "Timex Special" on video (good review), 1986; reprint ofDR's letter. 3. Telephone message, 1986. 4. Letter to son's tennis camp, 1987. 5. Letter to Vin Scully, 1995. 6. Letter to Bob Costas, 1998. 7. Note to Irvin Arthur [agent], faxed, Sep. 2001. 8. Letter to Mariette Hartley, 2002. 9. Letter to Orson Bean [actor], 2002. 10. Note to Billy Crystal, 2004.

Ross, Donald (5/14/04) Page 4 of 5 11. Letter to Eugene Stavis [friend from BU], 2004. 12. Letter to Times Literary Supplement, 2004. 13. Letter to Dan Petrie [new Writer's Guild president], 2004. 0. Scully, Vin. Letter to Donald Ross, 1995. P. Shaw, Artie. Film contract, 1971. Q. Tobin, Louise. Letter to DR, 1982.

Ill. Printed Material. A. Programs. 1. "Noon Wine," 1961. [F. 13] 2. "Arms and the Man," 1962. B. Penthouse Cinema flyer re: subscription membership classic/foreign film society, 1962. C. Cards re: "Night of the Iguana," 1967. D. Review from Daily Variety re: "Fun Factory," NBC Series, 1976. E. Ad from re: "Las Vegas Entertainer of the Year Awards," 1977. F. Art Buchwald Column in Los Angeles Times, 1983. G. Option Magazine, May-June, 1985. H. Magazine ad, 1988. I. Jazz at the Airport Hilton (private party weekend), includes program, flyer, personnel for each set, and Los Angeles Times reviews, 1991. J. Music sheet, "The Hut Sut Song," 1941. K. Pages from book "The Unsung Songwriters," 2004.

IV. Audio. A. Long-playing records. 1. David Frye. a. "I am the President," Grammy nominee, 1969. b. "Radio Free Nixon," 1970. 2. "The Hexorcist," includes: a. Letter from Pat Paulsen, 1974. b. Publicity re: "Hexorcist" album.

V. Photographs. A. Prints. 1. Eddie's Condominium jazz club, 1960. [Env. l] 2. DR playing with jazz band, 1968. [Env. 2]

VI. Personal Memorabilia. A. Drama Club cardboard window/ ad card re: "Good News," Spring 1961. [No Folder] B. DR baseball card, 1987. [Env. 3]

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Added to Box 1

I. Cmrespondence. A. Personal; includes: 1. Joaquin, Richard R. (Boston University Program Director). Telegram re: well-wishes on opening night ofDR's play "Shoot Anything With Hair That Moves," 1/28/70.

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