The Great American Dream Machine records, 1971-1973
Collection context
- Creator:
- Efron, Marshall and Corporation for Public Broadcasting
- Extent:
- 1.5 linear feet (1 tall ms box, 1 ms box)
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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Files, videotapes, and films.
- Biographical / historical:
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The Great American Dream Machine was a weekly satirical variety television series, produced in New York City by WNET and broadcast on PBS from 1971 to 1973. The program was hosted by humorist and commentator Marshall Efron. Other notable cast members included Chevy Chase and contributors included Albert Brooks, Paul Jacobs, and Andy Rooney. The show centered on skits and satirical political commentary. The hour and a half long show usually contained at least seven different current event topics. In the second season, the show was trimmed down to an hour.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Material is unprocessed, but can be made available without further intervention. Physical audio / moving image media can handled, but cannot viewed without reformatting.
This collection is located on-site.
This collection has no restrictions.
- Terms of access:
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Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); The Great American Dream Machine Records; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu