GAVIN MacCLEOD is one of the most recognizable actors in classic television and film, having starred in not one, but two classic television series: THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW and then starting THE LOVE BOAT immediately after.
From Gavin’s personal archive, this is a copy he saved of the proposal for his memoir, THIS IS YOUR CAPTAIN SPEAKING. A 63 page bound presentation for prospective publishers, it contains 2 handwritten pages of suggested additional chapter that were copied and added into the typed proposal. It also shows were handwritten edits/corrections were made. A great piece of TV history and a rare opportunity to see what became a successful book still in its planning stages to seek a publisher. It notes on the informational page the book could be ready in 6 months upon execution of an agreement.
Obtained directly from the estate as part of a large group of his personal items, I'm letting go a few items to other fans to trim down the collection a bit. A copy of the provenance letter can be provided.