Script, Gail Davis - "Annie Oakley Television Series"
Object number2012.233.24
DateOct., 1956
MediumPaper, Ink, Metal
Dimensions11 1/8 x 8 11/16 in. (28.2 x 22 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionProduction script from the television series "The Annie Oakley Show," starring Little Rock native Gail Davis.Gail Davis was born Betty Jeanne Grayson on October 25, 1925, in Little Rock, Arkansas, and raised in McGehee, Arkansas. She is best known as TV's "Annie Oakley" and was the first woman to have her own western series. Upon her arrival in Hollywood, Davis began playing small roles in films and television. Western star Gene Autry recognized Gail as "the perfect western heroine" and cast her as the female lead in 15 of his Columbia films and 28 TV episodes of "The Gene Autry Show." Davis went on to star in 81 episodes of her own TV series, "Annie Oakley." Davis has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Davis died March 15, 1997.
Production script from the television series, "Annie Oakley" starring Arkansas native, Gail Davis. The script is production number 281 and is titled "The Waco Kid". Teleplay by Maurice Geraghty. Made by Flying A Productions. The cover is mint green with black print. 43 pages. Held together by metal brads.
Status
Not on view
Sept. 28, 1956
November 30, 1956
