BILL MCINTYRE - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED CIRCA 1977 - HFSID 317768

BILL McINTYRE
The actor signs a letter to John Willis, Editor of Theatre World, thanking him for his work on Theatre World and his contributions to the performing arts
Autograph letter signed: "Bill McIntyre", in green felt tip, 8¼x5¾ open flat, 4¼x5¾ closed. Included is the original mailing envelope. Circa 1977. In full: "Dear Mr. Willis, Just a line to thank you for again doing such a marvelous job on your "Theatre World". My copy arrived to day and again I'm stunned by the amount of work you and your associates accomplish. Each year the World of the Theatre welcomes more + more diversified and you are able to keep up with it- whew! I know I speak for many many actors when I say we are forever indebted to you for this. Respectfully". Bill McIntyre (1929-2010) is an actor of stage and film, first appearing in The Secret Affairs of Mildred Wild in 1972. He appeared in a few more Broadway plays after his premiere, including Legend (1976) and The Inspector General (1978). His work on television was more prolific, appearing in a number of television series, with a recurring role as Billy Joe Bates in Dallas (1989). John A. Willis (1916-2010), active in Theatre World from the beginning, became its chief editor in 1965, holding that position until 2008. Willis is regarded as one of the foremost theatre and film historians of the 20th century. While producing (and presenting) the annual Theatre World Awards, Willis also served on the nominating committee for the Tony Awards. Theatre World, which received its own Tony for Excellence in Theatre in 2001, continues under chief editor Ben Hodges. Corners lightly worn and creased. Envelope lightly soiled on bottom left corner. Fine condition.