Harper Valley PTA

Richard C. Bennett (director)
George Edwards and Barry Schneider (screenwriters)
Barbara Eden, Ronny Cox (starring)

Los Angeles: April Fools Productions, 1977. First Draft script for the 1978 film.

Barbara Eden plays a quirky, resourceful cosmetic saleswoman Stella Johnson who, after her young daughter is singled out by the nosey PTA for her mother's liberal lifestyle, decides to take on the organization using any means necessary, with comedic results. Basis for the 1981 television series of the same name, also starring Barbara Eden.

Set in Harper Valley, shot on location in Lebanon, Ohio.

Green untitled wrappers. Title page present, dated 08/12/77, noted as first draft, with credits for screenwriters George Edwards and Barry Schneider. 116 leaves, with last page of text numbered 114. Xerographically duplicated. Pages Fine, wrapper Fine bound with three gold brads.


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