[PADG:1865] Re: Recordak MicroFilm Readers

["Karen Muller" <kmuller@xxxxxxx>]

Dear Preservation folks--

This may be the strangest question posted to this list, and I hope one
of you can help.  Steve Maisel is seeking props for use in the filming
of the NBC series "Crossing Jordan" and contacted ALA for assistance.

His request follows. If you have an old Recordak in the corner, contact
Steve directly either by e-mail or by phone.

Just think ... your old workhorse microfilm reader a TV star!

 -- Karen Muller
   Librarian and Knowledge Management Specialist
   American Library Association
   50 East Huron Street
   Chicago, IL 60611 USA

Toll free: 1-800-545-2433 x 5031
Direct: 312-280-5031
Fax: 312-280-3255
http://www.ala.org/library



>>> <Cristaruth@xxxxxxx> 12/06/02 01:51PM >>>
Hi Karen,

Thanks so much for your assistance.  

As we discussed, we are looking for 3 Recordaks to be used in an
upcoming  episode of Crossing Jordan (NBC at 10:00 on Mondays).  Because
this episode takes place in the early 1960's, we will not be able to use
a microfiche reader.  We are looking for the table top version of the
Recordak.  

Can you help us find this units?  We only plan on using this Recordaks
within a two week period.  Filming starts at the end of next week.  So,
once we've found the units, they will need to be rushed to Univresal
Studios in Los Angeles.  We can pay for shipping.  

Also, if you know of any units that are for sale,  that's great. 
However, we do not have a large budget.   

Please call me if you learn anything new.  818/733-3287.

Thank you!

Steve Maisel
Crossing Jordan Set Dec Production Assistant.