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.