Mac Benoff papers, 1938-1972
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Benoff, Mac.
- Title
- Mac Benoff papers
- Dates
- 1938-1972 (inclusive)19381972
- Quantity
- 19 cubic feet (35 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 07578
- Summary
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Benoff was a comedy writer who wrote for many well known radio comedians and created the successful radio programs "Duffy's Tavern" and "Life with Luigi." Benoff wrote Danny Thomas' "Make Room for Daddy" television series and wrote for several other television comedies. He also wrote plays and wrote the screenplay for the 1970 movie "Bless the Beasts and the Children."
Content Description
Collection includes mainly scripts Benoff wrote for radio and television shows including "Duffy's Tavern" and "Life with Luigi." The script for "Bless the Beasts and the Children" is also included. There are also plays and other writings by Benoff, correspondence, writing ideas and outlines, and photographs of Benoff.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Comedy.
- Motion picture authorship.
- Radio authorship.
- Radio comedies -- United States.
- Radio scripts.
- Television authorship.
- Television comedies -- United States.
- Television scripts.
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs.
- Scripts.
Occupations
- Radio writers.
- Television writers.
