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Jack Donohue papers, 1929-1979
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Donohue, Jack, 1908-1984.
- Title
- Jack Donohue papers
- Dates
- 1929-1979 (inclusive)19291979
1962-1979 (bulk)19621979 - Quantity
- 5.0 cubic feet (5 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 10854
- 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.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Jack Donohue was a television and theater director during the twentieth century. Donohue directed a number of Broadway musicals during the 1940s and 1950s, including "Top Banana" (1951-1952), "Mr. Wonderful" (1956-1957), and "Rumple" (1957). Donohue turned to television directing during the 1960s and directed a number of popular television series during the 1960s and 1970s, including "The Lucy Show" (1962-1968), "Here's Lucy" (1968-1974), and "Chico and the Man" (1974-1978). He also directed several Lucille Ball television specials, including "The Lucy Special" (1963) and "Lucy Moves to NBC" (1979). Jack Donohue passed away in 1984.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains annotated scripts from television programs directed by Jack Donohue, including "The Lucy Show", "Here's Lucy", and "Chico and the Man". It also contains a handful of annotated scripts from Lucille Ball television specials, including "The Lucy Special" and "Lucy Moves to NBC". It also contains a few annotated scripts from Broadway musicals directed by Donohue, including "Top Banana", "Mr. Wonderful", and "Rumple".
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
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 InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top
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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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Musicals -- United States.
- Television -- Production and direction -- United States.
- Television producers and directors -- United States.
- Television programs -- United States.
- Theater -- Production and direction -- United States.
- Theatrical producers and directors -- United States.
Form or Genre Terms
Titles within the Collection
- Chico and the man (Television program)
- Here's Lucy (Television program)
- Lucy show (Television program)
