Published by Twentieth Century-Fox Television, Los Angeles, 1987
Manuscript / Paper Collectible
Final Draft script for the fourth episode of the first season of the 1987-1990 television series which aired on Fox Television on April 26, 1987. The script on offer here, noted on the title page as "Prod. No. 5001" with a scheduled air date of "3/6/86," a month before the show would premier, is comprised of three skits, "Like Mother," "Answering Machine," and "The Happy Lady," the first two of which aired on the fourth episode. The third skit in the script, "The Happy Lady," wouldn't air until the seventh episode on May 17, 1987. "The Tracey Ullman Show" was a sketch comedy variety show which aired on Fox Television for four seasons, from 1987 through 1990, and featured the first appearance of the animated Simpson family, later adapted into the longest running scripted primetime series, the beloved animated series,"The Simpsons." The fourth episode of "The Tracey Ullman Show" featured five segments when aired, "Like Mother," "Freeway," "Spontaneity," "Answering Machine," and "Inhale Pink," only two of which ("Like Mother" and "Answering Machine") appear in the script offered here. "Like Mother" features a woman who fears she's turning into her mother. "Answering Machine" features a soft-spoken woman who tries to jazz up her answering machine message with a little music. And "The Happy Lady," the third skit found on the script on offer here, which was aired on the seventh episode, features a very happy woman who makes her hospital roommate miserable. Titled beige wrappers. Title page present, dated FEBRUARY 27, 1987, noted as FINAL DRAFT, with credits for screenwriters Heide Perlman and Ken Estin. 32 leaves, with last page of text numbered 6. Xerographic duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good plus, with light foxing overall, bound with two gold brads.
Published by Twentieth Century-Fox Television, Los Angeles, 1988
Manuscript / Paper Collectible
Final Draft script for the fourthteenth episode of the third season of the 1987-1990 television series which aired on Fox Television on May 19 1989. Copy belonging Twentieth Century-Fox business affairs executive Larry Jones, with his name in marker on the top of the title page. The script on offer here, noted on the front wrapper and the title page as "Production Script No. 5W13 (36)" with a shooting date on the title page of "10/28/88," is comprised of three skits, "Kay Babysits," "Stress Management," and "Brick House." The first skit, "Kay Babysits," aired on Season Three, Episode 7 on January 15, 1989. "Stress Management" and "Brick House" aired on Season Three, Episode 14. "The Tracey Ullman Show" was a sketch comedy variety show which aired on Fox Television for four seasons, from 1987 through 1990, and featured the first appearance of the animated Simpson family, later adapted into the longest running scripted primetime series, the beloved animated series,"The Simpsons." The fourteenth episode of the third season of "The Tracey Ullman Show" featured four segments when aired, "Stress Management," "Bart's Nightmare," Rudy Visits Omi," and "Brick House" only two of which ("Stress Management" and "Brick House") appear in the script offered here. "Kay Babysits" features the recurring character Kay Clark forced to babysit her boss' daughter. "Stress Management" features the recurring yuppie family taking a stress management class. And "Brick House" features a prudish woman shopping for sexy lingerie. Beige titled wrappers, noted as Production Script No. 5W13 (36). Title page present, dated October 25, 1988, noted as FINAL DRAFT, with credits for screenwriters Jay Kogen, Wallace Wolodarsky, Michael Sardo, Dan Castellaneta, and Deb Lacusta. 32 leaves, with last page of text numbered 30. Xerographic duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good plus, bound with two gold brads.
Published by Twentieth Century-Fox Television, Los Angeles, 1988
Manuscript / Paper Collectible
Final Draft script for the an episode of the second season of the 1987-1990 television series. Copy belonging unknown cast or crew member, Alan Duke, with his name in marker on the top of the front wrapper. The script on offer here, noted on the front wrapper and the title page as "Production Script No. 26," with a shooting date on the title page of "1/8/88," is comprised of three skits, "Francesca Alone," "Changing Lanes," and "The Pits." The first skit, "Francesca Alone," aired on Season Two, Episode 18 on March 6, 1988, "Changing Lanes" aired on Season Two, Episode 17 on February 28, 1988, and "The Pits" aired on Season Two, Episode 16 on February 21, 1988. "The Tracey Ullman Show" was a sketch comedy variety show which aired on Fox Television for four seasons, from 1987 through 1990, and featured the first appearance of the animated Simpson family, later adapted into the longest running scripted primetime series, the beloved animated series,"The Simpsons." "Francesca Alone" features the recurring teenage character, +with gay parents, inviting a boy over to their house when her folks are out of town. "Changing Lanes" features world traveler, Samantha, deciding to spend time in the suburbs with her estranged sister and family after learining she has only a few months to live. And "The Pits" features a woman trying to get the attention of her stock broker boyfriend by singing the Isley Brothers' song "Shout." Green titled wrappers, noted as PRODUCTION SCRIPT NO. 26. Title page present, dated January 5, 1987, noted as FINAL DRAFT, with credits for screenwriters Jay Kogen, Wallace Wolodarsky, and Marc Flanagan. 44 leaves, with last page of text numbered 39. Xerographic duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine, bound with two gold brads.