Bruce Bryant collection

Collection

Identifier: MS 0742

Staff Only

Finding aid note: Stored off-site at the Library Service Center. Please request this material via woodson@rice.edu or call 713-348-2586.

Bruce Bryant collection digitized materials

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Scope and Contents

This collection contains news clippings, photographs, audio, video, and memorabilia collected or created by Bruce Bryant. The video highlights work by Shake Russell, Dana Cooper, John Vandiver, and Don Sanders.

Dates

Creation: 1960s-2010s

Conditions Governing Access

This material is open for research.

Stored off-site at the Library Service Center. Please request this material via woodson@rice.edu or call 713-348-2586.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish from this material must be obtained from the copyright holders.

Biographical / Historical

Born in Austin on November 10, 1942, Bruce Bryant moved to Houston in 1965 to work for KPRC. During his time with the local NBC affiliate, he directed the Larry Kane Show in 1971. He went on to create and direct "The Little Ol' Show That Comes on After Monty Python," which featured a hippie/experimental sensibility and showcased local and regional musicians. This series aired from 1975 to 1980.

He also opened The Sweetheart of Texas Concert Hall and Salloon with Charlie Hargrave in 1974. It showcased regional Texas singer-songwriters, as well as some national acts. The venue closed in 1975.

Bryant eventually went on to direct live events, telethons, TV specials, documentaries on Ramblin' Jack Elliott and Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant. He now directs opera productions for television and live opera simulcasts.