The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo: The Day That Shark Ate Lobo

Universal City: Universal Studios, 1979. Draft script for the pilot episode of the 1979-1981 NBC television series, printed on yellow leaves, which aired on September 18, 1979. Copy belonging to actress Christina Cummings, who played the character Liz, with manuscript marker annotations on four leaves highlighting her character's action and dialog, as well as listing several of the actors' names on the the "Cast" sheet, and noting arrival times, scene numbers, stage number, and pay, on the verso of the last leaf. Laid in is a thirteen page shooting schedule dated August 1, 1979, and a Universal Studios "Production Requirements" form.

The series premiered with the episode found here, and aired for two seasons and 38 episodes, ending on May 5, 1981.

A spin-off of the 1979-1981 NBC television series "B.J. and the Bear," about the series' antagonist, Sheriff Lobo, of the corrupt and inept Orly County police department. The series was completely overhauled in season two, with the title changed to "Lobo," Sheriff Lobo made less corrupt, and the location changed from the fictional Orly County to Atlanta, Georgia.

When Sheriff Lobo attempts to make money by holding a fishing contest to catch the giant bass in Orly County lagoon, an escaped convict and his girlfriend, looking to get to their stashed loot, attempt to scare off the public by releasing a great white shark into the lagoon.

Set in the fictional Orly County, Georgia.

Front wrapper integral with title page, dated July 17, 1979, with credits for screenwriters Glen A. Larson, Chris Bunch, and Allan Cole. 68 leaves, with last page of text numbered 61. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only, with green revision pages throughout, dated 8/1/79. Pages Very Good plus, with light foxing to the extremities on the front and rear leaves, bound with two gold brads.

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