“SERGEANT PRESTON OF THE YUKON” TV STAR RICHARD SIMMONS NINE PIECE SHOW RELATED LOT.
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Winning Bid:
$260.58
(Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, July 25, 2013 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, July 25, 2013 1:00:00 PM)
Auction:
Auction #209 - Part II
Item numbers 1145 through 2874 in auction 209
Item Description
All from 1957. Six typewritten sheets are 8.5x11”. Includes two page letter from Hollywood attorney Monte Livingston to “Trendle-Campbell-Meurer” mentioning client Clayton Moore and regarding “Simmons Agreement”; biography written by Simmons; Simmons stats and Time charge (includes $4,500 per weekly program, $8,500 for two weekly programs, $1,500 for Canada program); letter to producer Trendle from Lou Smith, likely a press agent, regarding “color plates”; Trendle carbon copy answer to Smith noting picture was “The Front Page From A Sergeant Preston Magazine”; letter signed by President of Whitman Publishing C.W. Dewitt sent to Raymond Meurer regarding new coloring book. Group comes w/8x10” glossy promo photo of Simmons as Preston on horseback w/Yukon King nearby, and 8x10” color paper photo referred to in Smith letter. A few light handling creases, staple holes, and paper clip impressions here and there. Overall Fine/Exc. The show aired from Sept.29, 1955 until Sept. 29, 1958 w/Simmons who began his movie career w/MGM in 1940. A unique group involving behind the scenes activities. From the archives of Detroit’s WXYZ and obtained by former long time station employee Jiam DesJardin.
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