Title: Barefoot in the Park Films
Inclusive Dates: 1970-1971

Call Number: CC 121-CC 127

Quantity: 7 film reels (16 mm)

Repository:

Wisconsin Historical Society Library-Archives Division / Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research
Contact Information

Archival Locations:

Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

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Abstract:

This collection consists of seven episodes from the half-hour television program Barefoot in the Park, which was produced by Paramount Television and aired on ABC from 1970-1971. This sitcom was based upon a play by Neil Simon, detailing the initial years of marriage between attorney Paul Bratter and his wife Corie, who lived together in a tiny studio apartment in New York City. The series cast is predominantly African-American, making it the first American television sitcom since Amos 'n' Andy to have a predominantly black cast.

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Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-cc121

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No duplication of public screening without consent of copyright holder.

CC 121	Pilot Note: Episode #1 Cast: Scoey Mitchell, Tracy Reed, Thelma Carpenter, Nipsey Russell, Harry Holcombe Original air date: September 24, 1970 Synopsis: A fledgling lawyer and his unpredictable bride set up housekeeping in a run-down Manhattan walk-up.
CC 122	“The Bed” Note: Episode #2 Director: Jerry Paris Cast: Scoey Mitchell, Tracy Reed, Thelma Carpenter, Nipsey Russell, Harry Holcombe Original air date: October 1, 1970 Synopsis: Paul and Corie buy a bed from Honey's friend, and it collapses as soon as they get home.
CC 123	“In Sickness and in Health” Note: Episode #4 Director: Jerry Paris Cast: Scoey Mitchell, Tracy Reed, Thelma Carpenter, Nipsey Russell, Penny Marshall Original air date: October 15, 1970 Synopsis: Paul helps a pregnant neighbor to the hospital, where he is mistaken for a patient.
CC 124	“Down with the Landlord” Note: Episode #7 Director: Charles R. Rondeau Cast: Scoey Mitchell, Tracy Reed, Thelma Carpenter, Nipsey Russell, Sugar Ray Robinson, Vito Scotti Original air date: November 5, 1970 Synopsis: Paul learns that Sugar Ray Robinson is the owner of the apartment building.
CC 125	“Something Fishy” Note: Episode #8 Director: Bruce Bilson Cast: Scoey Mitchell, Tracy Reed, Thelma Carpenter, Nipsey Russell, Lillian Hayman, Stafford Repp, Scattman Crothers, Mabel Robinson Original air date: November 12, 1970 Synopsis: When Corie's aunt comes to visit, Paul and Honey go fishing, only to get themselves arrested.
CC 126	“Corie's Rear Window” Note: Episode #9 Cast: Scoey Mitchell, Tracy Reed, Thelma Carpenter, Nipsey Russell, Averey Schreiber, Richard X. Slattery, Art Lewis Original air date: November 19, 1970 Synopsis: Corie tries to prove to Paul that she saw a man killed in the apartment across the street.
CC 127	“Disorder in the Court” Note: Episode #10 Director: Charles R. Rondeau Cast: Scoey Mitchell, Tracy Reed, Thelma Carpenter, Nipsey Russell, Vito Scotti, Jackie Coogan, Tol Avery, Huntz Hall Original air date: December 3, 1970 Synopsis: Paul is reluctant to help Mabel when she is sued by a crooked cabbie.