The Good Life: John Takes Out Melissa [John Takes Out Melissa or Misery Date]

Burbank, CA: Touchstone Television, 1993. Final Draft script for Season 1 Episode 8 of the 1994 television series, here under working title, "John Takes Out Melissa or Misery Date." Originally aired March 15, 1994 on NBC. With a label adhered to the front wrapper identifying producer Steve Sustarsic and with sparse manuscript ink annotations throughout. Based on a character created by stand-up comedian John Caponera, the series followed John Bowman, a working class middle manager and family man, as he attempts to balance work and family, and improve his lot in life. In this episode, John's daughter feigns wanting to have a father-daughter date so she can see a boy she has a crush on. White titled self wrappers, lacking rear wrappers, noted as FINAL DRAFT on the front wrapper, production No. R208, dated October 8, 1993, with credits for screenwriter Leslia Rieder and director Gerry Cohen. Title page integral with front wrapper. 50 leaves, with last page of text numbered 45. Xerographic duplication, rectos only, with goldenrod revision pages laid into the back of the script, dated 10/12/93. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine, bound with two gold brads.

[Book #171898]