Published by N.p., N.p., 2018
Manuscript / Paper Collectible
Draft script for an unproduced two-part play, both parts bound together. Playwright Jerome Coopersmith wrote prolifically for television and the stage throughout the mid- to late-twentieth century. He is best remembered today for his writing for "Hawaii Five-O" (1968-1980), and the 1974 Christmas television special "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," but also contributed episodes for "Armstrong Circle Theater," "The Streets of San Francisco," "Combat!," "Spenser for Hire," and others. In 1965, he received a Tony nomination for the Sherlock Holmes Broadway musical "Baker Street," and wrote and co-wrote a number of off-Broadway plays. Self-wrappers. Title page present, undated, with credit for Coopersmith. 122 leaves, with last page of text numbered 56. Xerographic duplication, rectos only. Pages about Fine, partially bound with a binder clip at the top left corner.
Published by N.p., N.p., 2016
Manuscript / Paper Collectible
Vintage script for an unproduced play, circa 2016. A comic drama about the Jewish community in early New York. Playwright Jerome Coopersmith wrote prolifically for television and the stage throughout the mid- to late-twentieth century. He is best remembered today for his writing for "Hawaii Five-O" (1968-1980), and the 1974 Christmas television special "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," but also contributed episodes for "Armstrong Circle Theater," "The Streets of San Francisco," "Combat!," "Spenser for Hire," and others. In 1965, he received a Tony nomination for the Sherlock Holmes Broadway musical "Baker Street," and wrote and co-wrote a number of off-Broadway plays, including "Eleanor" (1967), about the early life of Eleanor Roosevelt. Self wrappers. Title page present, with credits for playwright Jerome Coopersmith and director and narrator Richard Sabellico. 71 leaves, with last page of text numbered 73. Xerographic duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, partially bound with a paper clip at the top edges.