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George Wachsteter
Mickey Rooney in "Hey, Mulligan!"

1954

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Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Lower Right Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) of Mickey Rooney to promote his first television series on the NBC-TV sitcom, `Hey, Mulligan!`, aka `The Mickey Rooney Show`, which debuted Aug 28, 1954. Rooney played a television studio page at the International Broadcasting Company, where he hoped one day to make it in Hollywood. Viewer tune-in was mediocre, as it was slotted opposite `The Jackie Gleason Show` on CBS, and despite NBC`s faith in Rooney, the show left the air June 4, 1955. Of note is the fact that the series was co-created by Blake Edwards, his first effort for television. On 15" x 10" illustration board, probably for the New York Herald Tribune. 7" x 5" image. Edge toned.
  • Creator:
    George Wachsteter (1911 - 2004)
  • Creation Year:
    1954
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Fort Washington, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 23951stDibs: LU38436160842

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