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Expert: - 11/18/2004


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Dear Barbara
Do you know if there is anywhere on the internet that has scripts of 'The Man with two brains', 'Dead men don't wear plaid'. I have tried drews scriptorama but they don't seem to be there.
Regards
nathan

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Dear Nathan:  After checking several script sites, I have located both scripts on a site called "Maverick Scripts" at www.geocities.com/maverick scripts.  Scripts on this site are for purchase (they are not free).  I have no idea how accurate they are, and at what stage (rough draft, screenplay, shooting script, or cutting continuity).

If you are a researcher, you also can access scripts and screenplays for free at various film libraries (such as the Herrick in L.A., or at a university with film studies, etc.); however, such libraries generally will not allow you to photocopy the script.

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Barbara L. Baker

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I am a professor of communication at a midwest university, who has expertise on subjects related to film. I can answer general questions on U.S. film comedy (especially satires of the 1960s and 1970s) and comic theory. I also could answer questions related to specific comic genres, such as comedian comedies, screwball comedies, "stupid" comedies, and so forth. The more specific you can make your question, the better (e.g. main plot details, main characters, possible character names, possible actors, how you viewed the show, etc.). I also need to have a release date (or range of dates, or at least the year you viewed the film). Please do not just provide a set of links to someplace else (e.g. imdb discussion threads). I am less able to answer questions about comedies from other countries, made-for-TV movies, and recent comic films and actors (although I would do my best to find out). I cannot answer questions about specific TV shows or series, "Our Gang" episodes, anime/magna or about film collectables. I generally cannot provide movie recommendations, since what I find funny others may not. Nor will I answer obvious homework (although I will point you to resources to help answer the question, if asked). I also can't help you find movie stars, or where to buy movie memorabilia, or tell you how to break into the business.

Experience

Course work in comedy films along with teaching about comedy films for several years; I've also conducted research into comedy films.

Education/Credentials
Ph.D. in Communication, emphasis in film and rhetoric

Awards and Honors
A dissertation award from a national organization plus various paper awards

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My students

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