Collection: McLean Stevenson (1929-1996) Papers | Archival and Manuscript Collections

Scope and Contents

The McLean Stevenson Papers fill two boxes and are primarily from the 1970s and 1980s. Box 1 contains typed and handwritten lyrics and handwritten music scores (and various copies of both), that were likely used during Stevenson’s appearances on Johnny Carson’s The Tonight Show. Box 2 contains two songbooks.

The scores are for the songs "For Once in my Life", "LOVE", "McLean’s Theme", and "My Kind of Girl," and include parts for piano, saxophone, bass, drums, trombone, guitar, trumpet, and voice.

Dates

1970s-1980s
Other: Date acquired: 01/01/2014

Creator

Stevenson, McLean (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

None.

Extent

2.00 Boxes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Actor and Northwestern University alumnus McLean Stevenson, best known for his role as Lt. Colonel Henry Blake on the TV show M*A*S*H from 1972-75, often served as guest host on The Tonight Show. This collection contains sheet music, lyrics, and songbooks from his guest host appearances.