All in the Family: What'll We Do with Stephanie?

Norman Lear (creator, developer)
Bud Yorkin (developer)
Larry Rhine, Mel Tolkin (screenwriters)
Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Danielle Brisebois (starring)

Los Angeles: Tandem Productions, 1978. Final Draft script for the season 9, episode 4, "What'll We Do with Stephanie?," of the classic television series, which aired on October 15, 1978. Script preceded by a "Rehearsal and Tape Schedule," a two page "Rundown," and a "Cast" and "Sets" page.

Archie and Edith must decide what to do when Stephanie's father fails to return for his daughter. Winner of 22 Primetime Emmy Awards, it was nominated 55 times, and is one of the few shows in which all the leads won Emmys. The show is credited with having the most spin-offs for a prime time television series, directly spawning "Maude," "The Jeffersons," "Archie Bunker's Place," "Gloria," and "704 Hauser."

Yellow titled self wrappers, integral with title page, dated September 14, 1978, noted as FINAL DRAFT, with credits for screenwriters Larry Rhine and Mel Tolkin, and director Paul Bogart. 39 leaves, with last page of text numbered II-II-33. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, unbound, attached with metal clip to top left.


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