Starter of this subject: Ben Ohmart
Last post in this subject: 3/13/2002
Messages in this subject: 4
| Ben Ohmart | 3/13/2002 4 replies |
| Hi, all. Paul Rapp and I going to be putting out a collection of Bickersons scripts within the next couple months, and I was curious if there's a big need or market for radio scripts. I'd like to hear from others about this. I realize it depends on the scripts available. I may have access to a book's worth of Baby Snooks scripts, and another 20 volumes of 1930s scripts written by Philip Rapp, though I haven't seen them yet, and I'm not sure what the piles consist of. But let me know what you think. It's a lot of work to go through if no one but me is interested! |
| Jim Widner | 3/14/2002 3 replies |
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Ben, While I actually collect scripts and sometimes buy books containing scripts, I don't think there is a big market for re-produced scripts published in book form if that is what you mean.
Sometimes it will depend upon the series or a particular show, of course, but other than the few of us who collect them and the other few who are looking for scripts to produce otr I don't think there are many who would be interested. |
| Ben Ohmart | 3/26/2002 0 replies |
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Based on the 1 response here, you may be right.
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| Jennifer | 4/14/2003 1 replies |
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Mr. Widner,
Would there ever be an interest in original scripts for radio programs or soap opera shows from the early 30's? My grandfather left me with a box full of several different radio soap opera scripts, movie scripts and misc. interesting goodies. They have original notes and recording dates from whomever was doing the reading. There seem to be two main sets from two different soap opera's or shows, whatever the terminology is. The sets are numbered, if that means anything. The recording dates are handwritten and initialed by somebody, I don't believe my grandfather, but obviously somebody he knew. His first wife was a screenwriter, perhaps she was involved somehow. I did a bit of research on one of the shows and several keen folks were guests on the show, Bing Crosby, Lucille Ball, Vincent Price, and the list goes on. It would be fun to match up the scripts with the show dates and get a chance to listen along! Anyway, it's pretty neat stuff, great reading! I've been enjoying your site, quite informative and fun! |
| Jim Widner | 4/15/2003 0 replies |
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Jennifer,
Probably the biggest interest will be in preserving the information surrounding the scripts. If they are programs that do not exist in audio format, then the script will serve to preserve the content as well as the continuity. Additionally, the notes you mention might become very helpful to research by various individuals. While you might be able to find a buyer, your best decision in my opinion would be to donate them to some of the various organizations within the world of radio preservation that would above all else allow researchers to access the information. Sometimes material is donated with the best of intentions, but never see the light of day by the organization receiving the material either because they don't know what to do with it, or do not have the funds to bring it to readiness for research. |