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The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
FormatComedy
Created byMax Shulman
StarringDwayne Hickman
Bob Denver
Country of originFlag of the United States United States
No. Comedy (from the Greek κωμωδίαkomodia has a popular meaning (any discourse generally intended to amuse especially in Television, Film, and Max Shulman ( March 14, 1919 &ndash August 28, 1988) was a 20th century American Writer and Humorist best known Dwayne Bernard Hickman (born May 18, 1934 in Los Angeles) is an American Actor and Television executive Robert Osbourne "Bob" Denver ( January 9 1935 – September 2 2005) was an American The United States of America —commonly referred to as the  of episodes147
Production
Producer(s)Martin Manulis
20th Century Fox
Running time30 minutes per episode
Broadcast
Original channelCBS
Original run29 September 1959 – 18 September 1963
External links
IMDb profile
TV.com summary

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Contents

Overview

Cast

Story

The TV series revolved around teenager Dobie Gillis (Dwayne Hickman), who aspired to have popularity, money, and the attention of beautiful and unattainable girls. Raymond Thomas Bailey ( May 6, 1904 – April 15, 1980) was an American Actor on the Broadway stage, movies Willis Ben Bouchey (1907&ndash1977 was an American character actor who appeared in almost 150 films and television shows Dwayne Bernard Hickman (born May 18, 1934 in Los Angeles) is an American Actor and Television executive Money is anything that is generally accepted as Payment for Goods and services and repayment of Debts. He didn't have any of these qualities in abundance, and the tiny crises surrounding Dobie's lack of success made the story in each weekly episode. His partner-in-crime was American television's first beatnik, Maynard G. Krebs (Bob Denver). Maynard G Krebs (the G stood for Walter was the " Beatnik " Sidekick of the title character in the U Robert Osbourne "Bob" Denver ( January 9 1935 – September 2 2005) was an American Maynard was convinced life is for enjoying and Dobie's father, Herbert T. Gillis (Frank Faylen), who owned a grocery store, was only happy when Dobie was behind a broom. Frank Faylen ( December 8, 1905 &ndash August 2, 1985) was an American movie and television Actor. A grocery store is a store established primarily for the Retailing of Food. Dobie's father was often caught up in various elaborate get-rich-quick schemes, or situational bail-outs ala Ralph Cramden, with Dobie getting ensared along with him; by the end both came around grudgingly to Maynard's point of view.

As a high school student, Dobie lived at home with his parents in the show's early years, and his interaction with his parents was a source of much of the humor. High school is the name used in some parts of the world (in particular Scotland, North America and Australia) to describe an institution His mother Winnie (Florida Friebus) was very caring and perhaps tended to baby her son a little too much; his father Herbert was a very proud, hard-working child of the Great Depression and WW2 generation who was often heard to declare "I'm gotta kill that boy one of these days!", but was deep down a good and decent man. Florida Friebus ( October 10 1909, Auburndale Massachusetts – May 27 1988, Laguna Niguel California) was an American

Dobie's two main antagonists were rich kids, Milton Armitage (Warren Beatty) and, after his departure, Milton's cousin, Chatsworth Osborne, Jr. (Steven Franken), both representing the wealth and popularity to which Dobie aspired. An antagonist (from Greek ανταγωνιστής - antagonistes, "opponent competitor rival" is a character or Wealth derives from the old English word "weal" which means "well-being Warren Beatty (born Henry Warren Beaty; March 30 1937 is an American Academy Award - and Golden Globe -winning Actor, producer Chatsworth Osborne Jr, is the Millionaire dilettante in 35 of the 142 episodes of CBS 's Situation comedy Series The Many Loves of Steven Franken, sometimes spelled Stephen Franken (born May 27, 1932, in Brooklyn New York) is an American Actor They both shared the same actress, Doris Packer, as their mother. Doris Packer, real name Doris Edwards, ( May 30, 1904 &ndash March 31, 1979) was an American Actress best

Dobie was hopelessly attracted to the money-hungry blonde Thalia Menninger (Tuesday Weld), who frequently entangled Dobie in her money-making schemes. Thalia Menninger, portrayed by the American Actress Tuesday Weld, was the Gold -digging dream girl in the CBS Situation comedy Tuesday Weld (born August 27, 1943) is an Emmy - and Academy Award -nominated Golden Globe -winning American film and television However Weld soon left the series but was replaced by a seemingly endless stream of young women equally hard for Dobie to obtain. Most however would not as money obsessed as Thailia. Thalia's catchphrase was that the money was not for her but for her family, then she'd list a tirade of elements her family had that only money could cure. Thalia claimed her looks were all her family had to lift them out of their bad situation in life.

Zelda Gilroy (Sheila James Kuehl) was a brilliant and eager young girl who was hopelessly in love with Dobie, much to his annoyance. Zelda Gilroy, portrayed by the American Actor -turned- Politician Sheila James Kuehl, was the love-struck teenager in CBS 's Sheila James Kuehl (born February 9, 1941 in Tulsa Oklahoma) is an American Politician, and a former child actress. Despite his protests, Dobie was clearly fond of Zelda and would be married to her in the proposed 1977 series pilot, Whatever Happened to Dobie Gillis? Zelda claimed Dobie loved her too but just hadn't realized it yet. To prove this she'd wiggle her nose (like a rabbit) at Dobie who would do the same back to Zelda, though Dobie said it was only a reflex and not love that made him do that. Rabbits are small Mammals in the family Leporidae of the order Lagomorpha, found in several parts of the world

During the second season, Dobie and Maynard (along with Chatsworth) did a brief stint in the peacetime U.S. Army. The United States Army is a military organization whose primary mission is to "provide necessary forces and capabilities. Conscription in the United States was in effect at the time, and the Vietnam War was still of a minor concern to most Americans when the series ended. The Draft redirects here For other uses see Draft. Conscription in the United States has been employed several times usually during The Vietnam War, also known as the Second Indochina War, or the Vietnam Conflict, occurred in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia The United States of America —commonly referred to as the

Beginning with the third season, Dobie moved from high school to S. Peter Pryor Junior College, surrounded by many of the same people. The term junior college refers to different educational institutions in different countries William Schallert played Leander Pomfritt, the English teacher at both the high school and the junior college; and the late Jean Byron (with whom Schallert would later co-star on The Patty Duke Show) played mathematics teachers Ruth Adams and Professor Imogene Burkhart (which was actually Jean Byron's real name). William Schallert (born July 6, 1922, in Los Angeles California) is an actor who has appeared in many movies and television series such as Jean Byron ( December 10, 1925 &ndash February 3, 2006) was an American film television and stage actress The Patty Duke Show is an American Sitcom which ran on ABC from September 18, 1963 until May 4, 1966 Mathematics is the body of Knowledge and Academic discipline that studies such concepts as Quantity, Structure, Space and

Production

Dwayne Hickman (Dobie) had appeared in the 1958 film version of Max Shulman's novel, Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys!, in which Tuesday Weld (Thalia) had played his girlfriend, Comfort Goodpasture. Dwayne Bernard Hickman (born May 18, 1934 in Los Angeles) is an American Actor and Television executive Max Shulman ( March 14, 1919 &ndash August 28, 1988) was a 20th century American Writer and Humorist best known Tuesday Weld (born August 27, 1943) is an Emmy - and Academy Award -nominated Golden Globe -winning American film and television

Because Hickman had appeared for several years on the hit comedy, Love That Bob, as Bob Cumming's nephew, Chuck, he was asked to dye his hair blond for the role of Dobie in order to distance himself from that character in the public's mind. The David Post Show!!!!!! (also known as Love That Post!) is an American Television Sitcom which was produced from [1] By the following year, however, Hickman was permitted to return to his natural brunette hair color.

Auguste Rodin's Statue of "The Thinker."
Auguste Rodin's Statue of "The Thinker. Auguste Rodin (born François-Auguste-René Rodin; November 12 1840–November 17 1917 was a French artist most famous as a sculptor. "

During the first season, many of the episodes would begin and end with Dobie sitting on a Central City park bench posed à la Auguste Rodin's statue, "The Thinker", a reproduction of which stood behind him. Auguste Rodin (born François-Auguste-René Rodin; November 12 1840–November 17 1917 was a French artist most famous as a sculptor. The Thinker (Le Penseur is a bronze and marble sculpture by Auguste Rodin held in the Musée Rodin in Paris. Speaking directly to the audience, he would explain to the viewing audience his problem of the week (usually girls or money). The use of the statue was phased out in later episodes.

After filming the third episode, Bob Denver announced that he had received his draft notice and the character of Maynard was given an elaborate sendoff (he enlisted in the Army) in the show's next episode, Maynard's Farewell to the Troops. Robert Osbourne "Bob" Denver ( January 9 1935 – September 2 2005) was an American Conscription (also known as the draft, the call-up or national service) is a general term for involuntary labor demanded by some established authority Theatre actor Michael J. Pollard was brought out from New York to play Maynard's cousin, Jerome Krebs. Michael J Pollard (born May 30, 1939) is an American Actor. Pollard was born Michael John Pollack Jr Before Pollard had completed his first episode, however, Denver returned and announced that he had been designated 4F (unfit for service) because of a neck injury he had sustained some years earlier. The Selective Service System is the means by which the United States administers military Conscription. Pollard appeared in only one more episode before being bought out of his contract. [2] Pollard later appeared with his fellow Dobie Gillis co-star Warren Beatty in Bonnie and Clyde, which jumpstarted his film career. Warren Beatty (born Henry Warren Beaty; March 30 1937 is an American Academy Award - and Golden Globe -winning Actor, producer Bonnie Parker ( October 1 1910 &ndash May 23 1934) and Clyde Barrow ( March 24 1909 &ndash

Among the endless string of young women to pass through Dobie's life were such up-and-coming young actresses as Mouseketeer Cheryl Holdridge, Michele Lee, Susan Watson, Marlo Thomas, Sally Kellerman, Ellen Burstyn (billed as Ellen McRae), Barbara Babcock, Sherry Jackson and Barbara Bain. Cheryl Holdridge (born June 20, 1944) is an American actress, best known for having been a cast member of the original Mickey Mouse Club Michele Lee (born on June 24, 1942) is a Tony and Emmy -nominated American Singer, Dancer, Actress Susan Watson (born December 17, 1938) is an American actress and Singer. Margaret Julia “Marlo” Thomas (born November 21, 1937) is an American actress, who first achieved fame on the TV series That Sally Claire Kellerman (born June 2, 1937) is an American Actress and Singer known for her role as "Hot Lips" Ellen Burstyn (born December 7, 1932) is an American Academy Award -winning actress Barbara Babcock (born February 27, 1937 in Pasadena, California) is an American actress Sherry Jackson (born February 15, 1942, in Wendell Idaho, US) is an American actress and former child star Barbara Bain (born 13 September 1931) is a American actress. Bain was born Millicent Fogel into a Jewish family in Chicago Future "Batgirl" Yvonne Craig appeared in the opening credits and the closing sequence of the pilot film used to sell the series to CBS, but did not appear in the actual episode, Caper at The Bijou, when it was broadcast. Batgirl is the name of several Fictional characters appearing in Comic books published by DC Comics, depicted as female counterparts to the Superhero Yvonne Joyce Craig (born May 16, 1937 in Taylorville Illinois) is an American actress best known as Batgirl from She would ultimately play five different girl friends on the show, more than any other actress.

The theme song "Dobie" was written by 20th Century-Fox Musical Director, Lionel Newman with lyrics by Max Shulman. Lionel Newman ( January 4, 1916 - February 3, 1989) was an American conductor, Pianist, and film and television Max Shulman ( March 14, 1919 &ndash August 28, 1988) was a 20th century American Writer and Humorist best known The theme was sung by Jud Conlon's Rhythmaires with music conducted by Lionel Newman.

This series, like several others from roughly the same period, may be better remembered for its late-afternoon reruns than it is for its original prime time run. A rerun or repeat is a re-airing of an episode of a Radio or Television broadcast.

The program spawned two sequels, the pilot Whatever Happened to Dobie Gillis (1978) and TV movie Bring Me the Head of Dobie Gillis (1988). A television pilot is a test episode of an intended Television series. The year 1978 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1978. The year 1988 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1988. In these, Dobie had married Zelda and had a son named Georgie, who was like Dobie had been at his age. The latter of these took its title from the Sam Peckinpah film, Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia and its plot from the play The Visit by Friedrich Dürrenmatt. David Samuel "Sam" Peckinpah (February 21 1925 &ndash December 28 1984 was an American Film director who achieved iconic status following the release Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia ( Tráiganme la cabeza de Alfredo García) (1974 is a film directed by Sam Peckinpah and featuring Warren The Visit is the title of various English translations of Friedrich Dürrenmatt 's 1956 play Der Besuch der alten Dame (literally The Visit Friedrich Dürrenmatt ( January 5, 1921 &ndash December 14, 1990) was a Swiss author and dramatist.

Although he continued to make occasional guest appearances on television, Dwayne Hickman (Dobie) spent many years as an employee of CBS in the programming department, at one point serving as its vice president. __FORCETOC__ For the Vice President of the United States, their roles and other information see Vice President of the United States. He also worked as a television director on such shows as Designing Women and Charles in Charge. A television director directs the activities involved in making a Television Episode. Designing Women was an American television Sitcom that centered around the working and personal lives of four Southern women and one man in an Interior Charles in Charge is an American sitcom series which stars Scott Baio as Charles a 19-year-old college student working as a In 1994, be published his autobiography, Forever Dobie: The Many Lives of Dobie Gillis.

Sheila James (Zelda), whose real name is Sheila Kuehl, retired from acting and went into politics. She is currently a California State Senator for the 23rd District. She is the first openly gay or lesbian person to be elected to the California Legislature and was the first woman in California history to be named Speaker pro Tempore of the Assembly. [3]

Unlike many TV series from the 1950s and early 1960s, the copyright on each episode of The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis was renewed by Twentieth Century-Fox Television, Inc. , Martin Manulis Productions, Inc. Martin Manulis ( May 30, 1915 &ndash September 28, 2007) was an American film, television and Theater producer & Selby-Lake, Inc. The series has not yet been offically released on VHS or DVD, although unauthorized versions have been circulated.

Episode Guide

First Season

Second Season

Third Season

Fourth Season

Other media

Dwayne Hickman's Capitol recording Dobie! featured songs he sang on the show.
Dwayne Hickman's Capitol recording Dobie! featured songs he sang on the show.

After the first season of The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis had aired, Capitol Records attempted to make a recording star out of Dwayne Hickman, ignoring the fact that he couldn't sing. Capitol Records is a major United States -based Record label owned by EMI and located in Hollywood California and New York City as Dwayne Bernard Hickman (born May 18, 1934 in Los Angeles) is an American Actor and Television executive According to Hickman's autobiography, Forever Dobie: The Many Lives of Dwayne Hickman, the recording engineers had to piece together numerous takes to get a usable track of each song. Hickman introduced several of the songs from the Dobie! album on the show, including "I'm a Lover, Not a Fighter" and "Don't Send a Rabbit. "
Earlier, while Hickman was appearing on Love That Bob, he had recorded a single, "School Dance," for ABC-Paramount Records, but both the single and the later Capitol album sold very few copies. The David Post Show!!!!!! (also known as Love That Post!) is an American Television Sitcom which was produced from [4]

DC Comics published a Many Loves of Dobie Gillis comic that ran for twenty-six issues in the early 1960s, featuring work by Bob Oksner. DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company The 1960s decade refers to the years from the beginning of 1960 to the end of 1969 Bob Oksner ( October 14 1916, Paterson New Jersey - February 18 2007) was an American Comics artist known Stories from this comic would later be revamped as Windy and Willy.

Pop culture influences

Among the many catch phrases introduced on the show are the following:

The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis was a major influence on the characters for another successful CBS program, the Saturday morning cartoon Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!. Scooby-Doo Where Are You! is the first incarnation of the long-running Hanna-Barbera Saturday morning cartoon Scooby-Doo. Scooby writer Mark Evanier noted that "Fred was based on Dobie, Shaggy on Maynard, Velma on Zelda and Daphne on Thalia. Mark Stephen Evanier (born March 2 1952) is an American Comic book and Television Writer, particularly known for his " [1]

References

  1. ^ Milwaukee Journal, Roger Miller article, "Baby Boomers still follow the pop icons of their era"
  2. ^ CJAD 800 AM, Montreal radio interview with Bob Denver
  3. ^ California State Senate Senator Sheila Keuhl
  4. ^ Dwayne Hickman interview

External links

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