TLS signed “Joe Kennedy,” two pages, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, October 5, 1961. Letter to William Asher of Desilu Productions. In part: “These are some of the things that we are going to do in the record and I am sure should be considered for the film…the first part of Sinatra beginning with ‘under the auspices of’ ought to be cut out, and certainly the part about the two million dollar debt of the Democratic Party and carte blanche. I think we ought to cut out the Bette Davis remarks about the club sandwich…we might very well cut out Poitier and Frederic March at this time. Then we should make an important announcement for Olivier’s speech…The Joey Bishop joke about Paar should be cut and also the remarks about the recount of the votes…Lyndon Johnson should have another speech…Did Belafonte and Sinatra sing only one song? Big applause and laughter is needed for the Astronaut with Berle…The Lincoln speech should be cut some. As far as the President’s speech is concerned, it definitely should be cut and all references to money cut out entirely.” Various pencil office notations have been added to highlight the changes. In fine condition. Accompanied by a carbon copy of a list of additional changes and a ribbon badge labeled “1962 Inaugural Anniversary Dinner Usher.” John F. Kennedy had an entourage of celebrity friends to call upon for support, fundraisers, and the like—in this exceptional letter, his father is clearly helping to arrange a star-studded event, offering a fantastic behind-the-scenes look at the organization that went into crafting a political message with the aid of Hollywood’s elite. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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