Bing Crosby Show videotape collection
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Not requestable
Scope and Content of the Collection
This collection consists of eleven two-inch quad videotapes containing seven discrete programs of The Bing Crosby Show dating from 1959 through 1962. The programs have been digitized and are accessible on DVD.
The recordings contain The Bing Crosby Show as broadcast, and include commercials for products such as Oldsmobile cars, Kodak cameras and Clairol hair products. Some tapes also contain extraneous undated material following the program, such as additional commercials and announcements for upcoming non-Crosby programs.
Of the original videotapes, four have not been reformatted to DVD. One videotape (M1989-02/2) contains audio only, of Crosby performing "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling." Four videotapes (M1989-02/1, 3, 6, 11) contained the same program, originally broadcast in 1960 and rebroadcast in 1962 with a different sponsor. The videotape collection contains one copy of each of the broadcasts plus two intermediate copies from which the commercials have been edited out, but only M1989-02/1 is available for viewing on DVD.
A detailed program log is available in the repository. It contains information on: Record/playback dates (if known). Indication of whether the show was taped in color or black/white, and information transcribed from the original box label. Description of any commercials. Lists of the performers and other credits (producers, directors, etc.). Lists of the numbers performed (in italics) with their performer(s), with approximate timings. Materials included at the beginning or end of the tape (extra commercials, advertisements for upcoming shows, etc.). Please note that timings will vary slightly, Frequently the original lyrics of numbers have been altered to fit the theme of the program or medley in which they occur. In these cases, the original title of the song is provided in square brackets. The log notes skips in the tape and audio or video distortions.
Dates
- Creation: 1959-1962
Restrictions on Access
Collection is open for research use.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
Georgia State University is the owner of the physical collection and makes reproductions available for research, subject to the copyright law of the United States and item condition. Georgia State University may or may not own the rights to materials in the collection. It is the researcher's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and obtain permission from the copyright holder before publication, reproduction, or display of the materials beyond what is reasonable under copyright law. Researchers may quote selections from the collection under the fair use provision of copyright law.
Reproduction is forbidden except with written permission of Bing Crosby Enterprises.
Historical Note
The Bing Crosby Show is a 28-episode situation comedy television program starring crooner, film star, iconic phenomenon, and businessman Bing Crosby and actress Beverly Garland as a middle-aged couple, Bing and Ellie Collins, rearing two teenaged daughters during the early 1960s. It ran from 1964-1965.
Extent
0.42 Linear Feet (in 1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract:
The collection consists of seven discrete programs of The Bing Crosby Show dating from 1959 through 1962.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged into chronological order.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Rusty Bruton, September 13, 1989.
Processing Information
Processed by Christine de Catanzaro and Christopher Paton at the item level, December 2001.
Subject
- Crosby, Bing, 1903-1977 (Person)
- Mercer, Johnny, 1909-1976 (Person)
- Title
- The Bing Crosby Show:
- Subtitle
- A Guide to the Videotape Collection at Georgia State University Library
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Georgia State University Library
- Date
- December 2001
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
100 Decatur St., S.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
404-413-2880
404-413-2881 (Fax)
archives@gsu.edu