Subject: Television programs - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Extent:: .83 linear feet (2 boxes and 1 oversized folder)
Abstract:: This collection of over 175 photographs, press kits and memorabilia documents the role of Black people in 122 television series, mini-series, talk shows, news programs and made for television movies.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Extent:: 2.25 linear feet
Abstract:: Stanley A. Broza (1897-1970), better known as Stan Lee Broza, was a pioneer in radio and television broadcasting and programming. He is best known for creating and hosting the popular radio show "The Children's Hour," which aired on WCAU-AM in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from 1927 to 1958. Several well-known celebrities worked on "The Children's Hour" before they became famous including Frankie Avalon, Rosemary Clooney, Eddie Fisher, and others. Broza's wife, Esther Malis Broza (1898-1990) worked as a producer, writer, and director on the show. The Stan Lee and Esther Broza papers, 1922-1990 (bulk 1940-1970), primarily consist of photographs, correspondence, scrapbooks, and newspaper clippings documenting the careers of Stan Lee and Esther Broza, particularly their work on "The Children's Hour" radio and television program. Other materials in the collection relate to the Brozas' children, Elliot Lawrence and Stanley Broza Jr., and various members of Esther's family.

Held at: Philadelphia History Museum [Contact Us]

Extent:: 18.72 linear feet (16 boxes)
Abstract:: Richard R. Schilling III was an American television producer who worked on soap operas and anthology series. He is best known for his work with the soap opera Passions. The Schilling soap opera collection is primarily composed of props, memorabilia, episodes, audio/visual material, and records pertaining to his production work on Passions as well as General Hospital: Night Shift.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Annenberg School for Communication Library Archives [Contact Us]

Extent:: 35 linear feet (35 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection consists of television scripts, storyboards, and audiovisual material for Seinfeld (seasons 2 to 7), The Simpsons (seasons 7 to 28), The Simpsons Movie (2007), and a few episodes of other television shows, including The Vindicators, Futurama, and Twin Cities. The bulk of the material relates to The Simpsons.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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