Cannell, Stephen J. [1] (recto)

Title: Cannell, Stephen J. [1] (recto)
LC Subject: University of Oregon Oregon--History Cannell, Stephen J. Mr. T A-Team (Television program) Television producers and directors Television broadcasting--Employees Television writers Action figures (Toys) Portraits Alumni and alumnae
Local Collection ID: UA Ref 3
Repository: University of Oregon. Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives
Photographer: unknown
Description: Item from a collection of University of Oregon faculty, students, buildings, organizations, and events. Portrait of Stephen Cannell Jr. (1941-2010), a famous television writer and producer. Cannell helped to created the television shows The A-Team (1983-1987), The Rockford Files (1974-1980), and 21 Jump Street (1987-1991). Prior to his successful entertainment career, he was a journalism student and Sigma Chi member at the University of Oregon. He graduated with his BS in Journalism in 1964. In this portrait, there is Bosco B.A. Baracus action figure sitting on Cannell's shoulder. Bosco B.A. Baracus was a character on Cannell's television show The A-Team. B.A. was played by Mr. T (a.k.a Lawrence Tureaud), a famous actor and professional wrestler. The B.A. action figure was manufactured by the Galoob Company.
Date: 1984-12
Identifier: UARef3_b018_f008_001
Rights: In Copyright
Dc Rights Holder: University of Oregon
Use Restrictions: Property rights reside with Special Collections & University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries. All requests for permission to publish collection materials must be submitted to Special Collections & University Archives.
Local Collection Name: University Archives photographs, 1890s-2010s
Box Number: 3F 18
Folder Number: 8
Folder Name: Cannell, Stephen J.
Type: Image
Format: image/tiff
Set: UO Archives Photographs
Finding Aid: http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv36846
Institution: University of Oregon