The Bad News Bears: Here Comes the Coach [Pilot]

Hollywood: Paramount Pictures, 1979. Revised Final Draft script for the pilot episode of the 1979-1980 television series. Originally aired on March 24, 1979, on CBS.

Based on the classic 1976 film starring Walter Matthau, about an alcoholic, former minor-league baseball player who becomes the coach of an unsuccessful youth baseball team. The series ran for two seasons.

Self wrappers. Title page present, dated February 14, 1979, noted as REV. FINAL DRAFT, with credits for screenwriters Bob Brunner and Arthur Silver. 40 leaves, with last page of text numbered 36. Xerographic duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good plus, lightly toned on the edges, bound with two gold brads.

[Book #162738]