Two original typed memoirs signed, written for family members by screenwriter Jerome Coopersmith

N.p. N.p., Circa 1992. Two vintage unpublished memoirs written for family members by noted screenwriter and playwright Jerome Coopersmith, one titled "Jerry" and one titled "Final Draft: My Life as a Dramatist." The latter inscribed by Coopersmith to his daughter and her husband: "For my wonderful daughter Jill and her husband Bob who have helped me in every possible way. With my love, Dad / JC."

Coopersmith wrote prolifically for television and the stage throughout the mid- to late-twentieth century. He is best remembered today for his writing for "Hawaii Five-O" (1968-1980), and the 1974 Christmas television special "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," but also contributed episodes for “Armstrong Circle Theater,” “The Streets of San Francisco,” “Combat!,” “Spenser for Hire," and others. In 1965, he received a Tony nomination for the Sherlock Holmes Broadway musical "Baker Street," and wrote and co-wrote a number of off-Broadway plays, including "Eleanor" (1967), about the early life of Eleanor Roosevelt.

"Jerry":

Blue titled wrappers. Title page present, with credit for Coopersmith. 53 leaves, with last page of text numbered 51. Xerographic duplication, rectos only. Pages Fine, wrappers Near Fine, bound with three gold brads.

"Final Draft":

Blue titled wrappers, with credit for Coopersmith on the front wrapper. Title page present, copyright year noted as 2018, with credit for Coopersmith. 114 leaves, pictorial inserts throughout, with last page of text numbered 107. Xerographic duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrappers Very Good plus, bound with three gold brads.

[Book #169948]