[Mary Frances Veeck #3]
Documentary footage of Bill Veeck compiled for an Illinois Masonic Hospital charity event. Most of the footage comes from “Veeck: A Man for Any Season.”
This tape features three segments from “The Bill Veeck Show.” The first is with Johnny Unitas and Sid Luckman, the second is discussing dance music, and the third features a heart and lung machine.
Edward R. Murrow on “Person to Person” interviews Bill and Mary Frances Veeck. About half the time questions are directed towards Mary Frances. Topics include baseball, showmanship, Veeck’s wardrobe, domestic life, and non-conformity.
Audio only of an interview with Mary Frances Veeck. She describes meeting her husband, Bill Veeck, their marriage, their cooperation in the work place, and public relations in general. Shot to be used as voiceover in “Veeck: A Man for Any Season.”
Audio only of an interview with Mary Frances Veeck, wife of Bill Veeck. She discusses moving often, raising her children, and hosting/entertaining at her home. Shot to be used as voiceover in “Veeck: A Man for Any Season.”