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Variety shows (Motion pictures)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms
Scope Note: Moving image genre-form guide online, November 19, 2007 (Variety: work that is generally hosted and consists of a number of different acts, sketches, and/or dance and musical performances, combined in a non-narrative manner. Although predominantly for television, some theatrical film variety work has also been produced) Yee, M.M. Moving image materials, 1988: p. 101 (Use for works which consist of a number of different kinds of acts, including such things as stand-up comedians, comic skits, songs, dance numbers, etc.)

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Howdy Doody (NBC) - Photos, 1952-1954

 File
Identifier: M354.02.0001.0002
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection contains: photographs from NBC, KRMA, and various other productions; 16 millimeter films that Case produced or directed; personal paper; publicity documents from various television stations; and newspaper clippings. The collection is 1 record box, 2 half document boxes, a scrapbook box, and 2 boxes of film.

Dates: 1952-1954

James W. Case Papers

 Collection
Identifier: M354
Abstract James Case Colletion: James "Jim" Case (1927-2012)was born in 1927 and graduated from the University of Denver in 1950. He worked for NBC as a film producer for Howdy Doody and production assistant for Your Show of Shows, "All Star Review", and "Colgate Comedy Hour". Later in life he work for KRMA the educational station in Denver as the first program director. The collection contains personal papers, photographs, and station notes from the varios stations...
Dates: 1950-2006

Production Notes, Photos, & Correspondence, 1952-1993

 Series
Identifier: M354.02
Abstract

This series contains information relating to projects produced, directed, or otherwise associated with James Case. This information can include photographs, correspondence, project proposals, and scripts. Clippings related to these projects can be found in M354.05.

Dates: 1952-1993

The Bob Crosby Show

 Item
Identifier: B229.02.0009.00001
Abstract

Black and white film of The Bob Crosby Show, a television variety show.

Dates: 1924-1981