| Description |
34 tape reels : analog. |
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39 cassettes : analog. |
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158 sound discs : analog ; 12 in. |
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I. Abe Burrows show (Radio program); II. Breakfast with Burrows (Radio program); III. Other radio shows; IV. Television programs; V. Other Burrows material; VI. Musicals; VII. Miscellaneous. |
| Summary |
This collection contains recordings of the complete runs of both "The Abe Burrows Show" and "Breakfast with Burrows." There are also recordings of many of the numerous guest appearances Burrows made on other radio and television programs such as "The Bing Crosby Show" and shows for which he was a writer, such as "The Philip Morris Holiday Show." In addition, there are home and private recordings of the Burrows family and 3 unproduced musicals: "Jacobowsky," "Tango Mogador" and "Poilu." |
| Access |
Collection is open to the public. Users never directly handle sound recordings. Listening selections are transmitted through a playback system. |
| Terms Of Use |
No copying of private, non-commercial material is allowed without the written permission of the proprietary rights holder. For further information contact the Curator, The Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound. |
| Note |
Papers, documents, and photographs can be found as part of The Abe Burrows Collection, *T-MSS 2000-006, in the Billy Rose Theatre Division. |
| Biography |
Abe Burrows (1910-1985) was a playwright, director and radio personality. Born in New York City, he began in radio as a writer for shows such as "Texaco Star Theatre," "Duffy's Tavern," and "The Joan Davis Show." He hosted two of his own radio shows, "The Abe Burrows Show" (CBS, 1946-47) and "Breakfast with Burrows" (CBS, 1949). He often appeared as a guest on television shows such as "PM East" and "The Dinah Shore Show." |
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Burrows started his entertainment career by performing satirical songs at Hollywood parties. These songs became the basis for his radio shows, where he would perform them along with witty commentary about the issues of the day. After radio, he became a prominent Broadway director. He also wrote the books for many successful shows, including "Guys and Dolls" and "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." |
| Indexes |
Finding aid available in *L(Special) 99-12 and on Internet. |
| Subject |
Radio programs.
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Television talk shows.
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| Added Author |
Crosby, Bing, 1903-1977.
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| Added Title |
Bing Crosby show (Radio program)
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Abe Burrows show (Radio program)
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Breakfast with Burrows (Radio program)
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| Call No. |
*L (Special) 99-12
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| Research Call Number |
*L (Special) 99-12
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