“Diana” Films, 1973-1974

Contents List

Container Title
HB 480-HB 481
“The Lady Comes Across” : version 1 (Pilot: 1.01)
Note

Pilot episode for a comedy series about an English divorcée living and working in New York City. Same episode as DE 239 except that Nanette Fabray plays Mrs. Brodnik. This episode also has extra footage and some differences in editing than DE 239.

Executive producer: Harry R. Sherman
Producer and director: Leonard B. Stern
Writers: Sam Bobrick, Ron Clark, Leonard B. Stern
Cast: Diana Rigg, Nanette Fabray, David Sheiner

DE 239
“The Lady Comes Across” : version 2 (Pilot: 1.01)
Note

Pilot episode for a comedy series about an English divorcée living and working in New York City. Same episode as HB 480-HB 481 except that Barbara Barrie plays Mrs. Brodnik.

Executive producer: Harry R. Sherman
Producer and director: Leonard B. Stern
Writers: Sam Bobrick, Ron Clark, Leonard B. Stern
Cast: Diana Rigg, Richard B. Shull, Barbara Barrie, David Sheiner, Robert Moore

DE 775
“The Gilt Complex” (1.02)
Note

While Norma Brodnik is out of town, Mr. Brodnik has dinner with Diana. He feels guilty about it and buys Norma an expensive gift. Reel also contains commercials for Coca-Cola; Chevrolet, 1974 Vega GT; Stove Top Stuffing.

Executive producer: Harry R. Sherman
Producer and director: Leonard B. Stern
Writers: Stanley Charles, Sam Bobrick, Ron Clark
Cast: Diana Rigg, Richard B. Shull, Barbara Barrie, David Sheiner, Robert Moore

DE 777
“Shuffle Off to Buffalo” (1.03)
Note

When Norma loses her voice, Diana must take her place and trust Howard to fly her to Niagara Falls. Includes a commercial for Chevrolet.

Executive producer: Harry R. Sherman
Producer: Leonard B. Stern
Director: Robert Moore
Writers: Gordon Farr, Arnold Kane
Cast: Diana Rigg, Richard B. Shull, Barbara Barrie, David Sheiner, Robert Moore

DE 776
“If No One Answers, That's Me” (1.04)
Note

After receiving obscene phone calls, Diana gets an answering machine and the attentions of a police officer. Includes commercials for Lysol, Lipton Cup-a-Soup, Mighty Dog, Coca-Cola, Jell-o Pudding, Ultra Ban 5000.

Executive producer: Harry R. Sherman
Producer: Leonard B. Stern
Director: Robert Moore
Writers: Laura Dean, Lisa David, Leonard B. Stern
Cast: Diana Rigg, Richard B. Shull, Barbara Barrie, David Sheiner, Robert Moore

DE 779
“Hanrahan's Rainbow” (1.05)
Note

Diana helps a 70-year-old Irish immigrant remain in the U.S. by getting him a job as office boy at her store. Includes commercials for Chevrolet, 1974 Vega GT; 1974 Camaro.

Executive producer: Harry R. Sherman
Producer: Leonard B. Stern
Director: Robert Moore
Writer: Arne Sultan
Cast: Diana Rigg, Richard B. Shull, Barbara Barrie, David Sheiner, Robert Moore

DE 783
“Fire One” (1.06)
Note

Diana encounters difficulties while working on the Christmas catalog at work. Includes commercials for Chevrolet, Coca-Cola, Lipton, Cup-a-Soup, and United Way.

Executive producer: Harry R. Sherman
Producer: Leonard B. Stern
Writer: Arne Sultan
Cast: Diana Rigg, Richard B. Shull, Barbara Barrie, David Sheiner, Robert Moore

DE 778
“Queen for a Night” (1.07)
Note

Diana has a party to introduce Jeff's dentist to Mr. Brodnik. Includes commercials for Chevrolet, Lipton Tea, Minute Maid Orange Juice (with Bing Crosby), Foster Grandparent Program.

Executive producer: Harry R. Sherman
Producer: Leonard B. Stern
Director: Robert Moore
Writer: Max Vaasudev
Cast: Diana Rigg, Richard B. Shull, David Sheiner, Robert Moore, Barbara Barrie

DE 781
“You Can't Go Back” (1.09)
Note

A British boyfriend Diana hasn't seen in 10 years comes to New York to give a piano concert at Lincoln Center and to re-enter Diana's life.

Executive producer: Harry B. Sherman
Producers: Gordon Farr, Arnold Kane
Director: Jay Sandrich
Writers: Gordon Farr, Arnold Kane
Cast: Diana Rigg, Richard B. Shull, Barbara Barrie, David Sheiner, Robert Moore

DE 784
“Pest in the House” (1.10)
Note

Diana's friendship with Howard is strained when she invites him to move in with her in order to finish his novel. Includes commercials for Coke, Jell-o Pudding, Post's Raisin Bran cereal.

Executive producer: Leonard B. Stern
Producers: Gordon Farr, Arnold Kane
Director: Robert Moore
Writer: Martin Donovan
Cast: Diana Rigg, Richard B. Shull, Barbara Barrie, David Sheiner, Robert Moore

DE 247
“Long Shots and Fat Chances” (1.11)
Note

Diana tries to help her co-worker, Howard, with his compulsive gambling problem. Includes a commercial for Chevrolet.

Executive Producer: Harry R. Sherman
Producers: Gordon Farr, Arnold Kane
Director: Robert Moore
Writer: Stan Cutler
Cast: Diana Rigg, Richard B. Shull, Barbara Barrie, David Sheiner, Robert Moore.

DE 786
“Never, Never, Ever Again!… Maybe” (1.12)
Note

Diana decides never to go on another blind date but reconsiders when she meets Howard's ex-con friend, Donald. Includes commercials for Post's Raisin Bran cereal, Coke, Kodak Instamatic.

Executive producer: Harry R. Sherman
Producers: Gordon Farr, Arnold Kane
Director: Buddy Tyne
Writers: Albert Merde, Emma Fligg, Sir Harry Swanson
Cast: Diana Rigg, Richard B. Shull, Robert Moore, Barbara Barrie, David Sheiner

DE 780
“Who's Minding the Cat?” (1.13)
Note

Diana works on an ad campaign for a furniture store, gets her driver's license, and helps her co-workers look after Howard's cat.

Executive producer: Harry R. Sherman
Associate producer: Ted Rich
Producer: Leonard B. Stern
Director: Norman Abbot
Writers: Gordon Farr, Arnold Kane
Cast: Diana Rigg, Richard B. Shull, Barbara Barrie, David Sheiner, Robert Moore

HC 644-HC 645
“New Marshall in Town” (1.14)
Note

Marshall and Diana interview Santas for the department store. After a visit to his therapist, Marshall becomes a new man and decides he should marry Diana. Includes commercials for Coca-Cola, Downy, and Joy soap.

Executive producer: Harry R. Sherman
Producer: Gordon Farr, Arnold Kane
Director: Buddy Tyne
Writer: Jerry Mayer
Cast: Diana Rigg, Barbara Barrie, David Sheiner, Robert Moore, Natalie Schafer (as Mrs. “Bobo” Tyler)

HB 684-HC 685
“Kung Who?” (1.15)
Note

Holly falls for a married Kung Fu expert who gets knocked out by Diana when he makes a pass. Includes commercials for Arm and Hammer Baking Soda, Coca-Cola, Stove Top Stuffing, Lipton Soup, Walt Disney's Robin Hood.

Executive producer: Harry R. Sherman
Producer: Leonard B. Stern
Director: Gene Nelson
Writer: Charlotte Brown
Cast: Diana Rigg, Carol Androsky, Richard B. Shull, Barbara Barrie, David Sheiner, Robert Moore