Original SIGNED script, THE RITZ cult comedy classic. Estate of Kaye Ballard.

Description

The estate of the late entertainer, Kaye Ballard (1925-2019) is putting up for auction several items of memorabilia and personal items that were in Ms. Ballard's possession in her home at the time of her passing. Signatures are original and not reproductions. Watermarks that appear in the photo(s) are not on the actual item.
Kaye Ballard's original script from the cult comedy,
THE RITZ
by Terrence McNally,
SIGNED
by Cast and Crew.
This is Kaye Ballard's shooting script for the 1976 cult comedy classic film, THE RITZ by Terrence McNally, based on his play of the same title.  Kaye played the role of Vivan Proclo in the film whichco-starred Jack Weston, Rita Moreno, Jerry Stiller, Kaye Ballard, Treat Williams, F. Murray Abraham and was directed by Richard Lester.
The script was hard cover-bound after filming concluded.  Script is
original
and NOT a reproduction.
The script is
signed
with personal inscriptions to Kaye Ballard by members of the cast and crew, including
Jack Weston
(Gaetano Proclo),
Rita Moreno
(Googie Gomez),
Jerry Stiller
(Carmine Vespucci),
Treat (Williams)
(Michael Brick),
F. Murray Abraham
(Chris),
Christopher (J. Brown)
(Duff),
Paul B. Price
(Claude),
Tony DeSantis
(Balloon Man),
John Everson
(Tiger),
Peter Butterworth
(Patron in chaps),
George Coulouris
(Old Man Vespucci),
Bessie Love
(Maurine),
Terrence (McNally)
(Playwright, Screenwriter),
Richard Lester
(Director),
Denis O'Dell
(Producer),
Paul Wilson
(cinematographer), and
Roy Charman
(sound recordist).
Ms. Ballard has made several notes throughout the script and has underlined all of her lines.
Kaye Ballard with screenwriter and playwright Terrence McNally on the set of THE RITZ
Also, in the back of the script, Rita Moreno has written her address and telephone number (as it was at the time).
There is some staining on the front and back inner covers (see photos).
Script, with binding, measures approx. 8 3/4" X 11 1/8" and weighs approx. 1 lb 15 oz.
A COA issued by the Kaye Ballard Estate will be included
upon request
.
PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO COMPLICATIONS RESULTING FROM THE PANDEMIC, PLEASE ALLOW ADDITIONAL TIME FOR SHIPPING. WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO SHIP ITEMS AS SOON AS WE ARE ABLE.
ABOUT KAYE BALLARD
Kaye Ballard
was born on November 20, 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio. Since then she has been on the cover of LIFE magazine, played the Tooth Fairy on CAPTAIN KANGAROO, and sipped tea in the Bronx with Mother Teresa. She knew she wanted to perform by the time she was five, and even before graduating high school, began to find work doing imitations of her favorite stars all around Ohio. Kaye performed in both Burlesque and Vaudeville, and before discovering the musical theatre, toured with the Spike Jones Orchestra for two years as featured vocalist and tuba player.
She went on to play every name nightclub that existed throughout the 1950's and '60's including The Bon Soir and The Blue Angel in New York, The Hungry i in San Francisco, and Mr. Kelly's in Chicago. She has appeared on every talk/variety show there ever was including, THE JACK PARR SHOW, THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JOHNNY CARSON, THE STEVE ALLEN SHOW, THE PERRY COMO SHOW, THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW, THE MIKE DOUGLAS SHOW, and THE MUPPET SHOW.
Film credits include THE GIRLS MOST LIKELY with Jane Powell, A HOUSE IS NOT A HOME with Shelley Winters, FREAKY FRIDAY with Jodie Foster, WHICH WAY TO THE FRONT? with Jerry Lewis, and THE RITZ with Rita Moreno and Jerry Stiller.
Where she really made a name for herself was on Broadway in such shows as THE GOLDEN APPLE, in which she introduced the standard, "Lazy Afternoon", the original company of CARNIVAL as Rosalie, MOLLY, as Molly Goldberg, and Ruth in PIRATES OF PENZANCE.
Other credits include several record albums, including the first recording of Charles Schultz' Peanuts characters with Arthur Siegel, Ado Annie in a best selling version of OKLAHOMA! with Nelson Eddy, and several Ben Bagley compilations.
Kaye has also performed Mama Rose in GYPSY with both Jack Cassidy and Gavin MacLeod, and been seen in OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS, QUARTET, FUNNY GIRL, Papermill's FOLLIES, and two all-star versions of Dan Goggin's NUNSENSE.
Kaye is perhaps best known for her portrayal of Kaye Beuhl opposite Eve Arden on the Desi Arnaz produced 1960s sitcom, THE MOTHERS-IN-LAW, and as Doris Day's landlord and friend, Angie Pallucci on THE DORIS DAY SHOW.
Kaye always had a project going. Over 70 years of making a living from nothing but show business. Whether writing her memoir, recording a biography, or giving a series of benefit concerts she just kept moving ahead.
In her late 80s Kaye performed no less than five different concerts backed by a full orchestra in New Mexico, Texas, and California with friends Lee Roy Reams, Donna McKechnie, and Liliane Montevecchi, all for the protection and well-being of animals.
Kaye lived her final years happily surrounded by her puppies in the house she bought from Desi Arnaz on a street which was ultimately named for her - Kaye Ballard Lane.
She knew and worked with every legend of 20th Century entertainment from Ray Bolger to George Clooney. Throughout her career Kaye was always devoted to the encouragement of rising talent.
Just before her passing, Kaye attended the exhibition of a documentary about her life and career entitled KAYE BALLARD: THE SHOW GOES ON! at the Palm Springs Film Festival. When told of the Audience Favorite Award the film was given, she responded by saying that, "I can now die a happy woman."
The documentary, KAYE BALLARD: THE SHOW GOES ON! will have its live streaming premiere on July 14, 2020. More info on Kaye's Facebook page (OfficialKayeBallard).
NOTE:
Items will be shipped from Indiana.  Items for sale were in Kaye's home at the time of her passing. They were collected from her home and shipped to an executor of her estate who resides in Indiana. As shipments arrive in Indiana from Kaye's home in Rancho Mirage CA, it is determined which items are able to be sold and those items are listed for sale.