FM (1977) Movie Script Rock Radio Comedy Universal Pictures Original COA

  
(1977), the cult rock-and-radio comedy from Universal Pictures featuring an iconic soundtrack and appearances by many of the era's biggest recording artists. A desirable production script connecting 1970s rock music, Hollywood filmmaking and FM radio culture. GUARANTEED Vintage, Original and Complete as Issued. Comes with COA from THE MUSEUM OF MOM AND POP CULTURE! 145 White Pages - Stiff Universal Production Covers - August 30, 1977 - Draft not noted - Written by Ezra Sachs.

OVERALL CONDITION is Very Fine to Extra Fine. HISTORICAL INFORMATION: FM is a 1978 American comedy drama film about internal conflicts at an FM radio station directed by John A.

Alonzo and starring Michael Brandon, Eileen Brennan, Alex Karras, Cleavon Little, Martin Mull and Cassie Yates with special appearances by Linda Ronstadt and Jimmy Buffett in his feature film debut. The screenplay was written by Ezra Sacks. The film was produced by Universal Pictures and originally released to theaters in the spring of 1978. The story unfolds across a background of concerts, broadcast music, appearances by various rock stars, and public appearances by the station's DJs.

A minor sub-theme to the film is the competition between QSKY and another area radio station, KLAX. The major event of that sub-theme occurs when Jeff arranges to broadcast a live concert by Linda Ronstadt that is being sponsored by a competing radio station. Another minor sub-theme is the ongoing task of massaging egos of the various DJs to keep them happy and on the air. Martin Mull appears in his feature film debut as libidinous, egotistical DJ Eric Swan.

Rounding out the cast are Cleavon Little, who plays the Prince of Darkness, QSKY's overnight host (Little had previously played a disc jockey in the film Vanishing Point in 1971); Eileen Brennan as "Mother", the 40-something nighttime DJ; Alex Karras as "Doc Holiday", the midday DJ with the lowest ratings on the station who is eventually let go after the survey period; Cassie Yates as Laura Coe, who takes over Doc's midday slot; and Tom Tarpey as new sales manager Regis Lamar, the bane of the disc jockeys' existence. In addition, the film includes live appearances by Tom Petty and REO Speedwagon along with live performances by Linda Ronstadt and Jimmy Buffett. Steely Dan performed the title theme, which became a sizable hit. The Eagles, James Taylor, Bob Seger, Dan Fogelberg, Billy Joel, and Queen were featured on the Platinum-plus soundtrack album. It was the first film to feature Queen's music on its soundtrack; as of 2020 their songs had since appeared in nearly 100 other movies.

STORYLINE: When a liberal music station's owners decide to introduce army recruitment ads, despite the protests of its manager, the rebellious DJs are determined to fight back, no matter the cost. SEE MORE CLASSIC PLAYS, MUSICALS AND SCREENPLAYS FROM THIS AMAZING 150K SCRIPT ARCHIVE IN OUR OTHER AUCTIONS - AND IN THE WEEKS TO COME! PLEASE NOTE: Screen Grab of poster NOT INCLUDED - IMAGE ADDED AS VISUAL REFERENCE ONLY - THANKS! If it is a birthday or emergency, we can make special arrangements. We love to combine, but if you win more than one item, wait for us to pack and weigh your total order and invoice you for that total.

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