1.1 [---] Our Miss Brooks: TRYING TO
PICK A FIGHT (pilot show)
Prod. no. 1
03Oct52 CBS Fri
Synopsis:
Miss Brooks gets a romance tip from student Walter Denton who picks fights with
his
girlfriend, Harriet Conklin, just because it's so much fun making up. When Miss
Brooks tries this with the clueless Mr. Boynton, and Principal Osgood Conklin
tries
it with his wife, troubles ensue. [RL]
1.02 [---] Our Miss Brooks: THE LOADED CUSTODIAN
Prod. no. 10
10Oct52 CBS Fri
1.03 [---] Our Miss Brooks: THE EMBEZZLED DRESS
Prod. no. 3
17Oct52 CBS Fri
filmed by Desilu Productions
Production Executive, Larry Berns
Written for television by Al Lewis and Joe Quillan
Directed by Al Lewis
director of photography, Karl Freund
edited by Dann Cahn
Music by Wilbur Hatch
camera direction, John Claar
Gueast Cast:
Kathleen Freeman ........ Miss Atterberry
Summary:
Connie (Eve Arden) is almost involved in a larceny case thanks
to her zany housekeeper, Mrs. Davis (Jane Morgan) .
Sponsors: Swans Down Cake Mixes, Instant Sanka Coffee.
1.04 [---] Our Miss Brooks: THE BIRTHDAY BAG
Prod. no. 2.
24Oct52 CBS Fri (rerun 02Jul54 CBS)
Synopsis:
The problem facing the faculty and student body at Madison High is how to keep
Miss
Brooks "broke" so that she will be unable to buy a much desired alligator
bag.[WM]
1.05 [---] Our Miss Brooks: MISS BROOKS PLAY-ACTS MRS. BOYNTON
_aka_ THE WRONG MRS. BOYNTON
Prod. no. 4
31Oct52 CBS Fri
Synopsis:
Mr. Boynton is in search of a job and asks Miss Brooks to pose as Mrs.
Boynton.[WM]
1.06 [---] Our Miss Brooks: LIVING STATUES
7Nov52 [us] CBS orig. airdate
1.07 [---] Our Miss Brooks: MADISON COUNTRY CLUB
Prod. no. 6.
14Nov52 [us] CBS orig. airdate
1.08 [---] Our Miss Brooks: MISTER WHIPPLE
Prod. no. 8
21Nov52 [us] CBS orig. airdate
1.09 [---] Our Miss Brooks: THE BIG GAME
Prod. no. 12
28Nov52 CBS Fri
Synopsis:
Old Snakehips (Burt Mustin) might not be allowed to attend any more Madison High
School football games when it is discovered that he is not a high school
graduate.
Connie Brooks tutors him and grades him on a huge curve to help him pass. [RL]
1.10 [---] Our Miss Brooks: BLUE GOLDFISH
Prod. no. 9
5Dec52 [us] CBS orig. airdate
1.11 [---] Our Miss Brooks: THE STOLEN AERIAL
Prod. no. 11.
12Dec52 [us] CBS orig. airdate
1.12 [---] Our Miss Brooks: THE HOBBY SHOW
Prod. no. 13
19Dec52 [us] CBS orig. airdate
filmed by Desilu Productions
Production Executive, Larry Berns
Written for television by Al Lewis and Joe Quillan
Directed by Al Lewis
director of photography, Karl Freund
edited by Bud Molin
Music by Wilbur Hatch
camera direction, John Claar.
Summary:
Students and faculty of Madison High propose a hobby show as a
diversion for the overworked Miss Brooks..
Sponsors:
Swans Down Cake Mixes, Instant Sanka Coffee.
1.13 [---] Our Miss Brooks: CHRISTMAS SHOW 1952
Prod. no. 15.
27Dec52 [us] CBS orig. airdate
Desilu production
Production Executive, Larry Berns
Written by Al Lewis and Joe Quillan.
Directed by Al Lewis
Editor, Bud Molin
Photography, Karl Freund
music, Wilbur Hatch.
Summary:
It's Christmastime and Connie Brooks is so broke that she cannot
afford any presents for her friends. Her plan is to exchange all
their gifts to her so that she can get store credit to buy gifts
for them. Unfortunately, everyone else has the same idea.
Commercials: Swans Down cake mixes -- Sanka Coffee
1.14 [---] Our Miss Brooks: AUNT HATTIE BOYNTON
Prod. no. 10
2Jan53 [us] CBS orig. airdate
(some sources say 12Jun53)
Synopsis:
Mr. Boynton boasts of the industriousness of his aunt Hattie.
1.15 [---] Our Miss Brooks: THE PET SHOP
Prod. no. 16
9Jan53 [us] CBS orig. airdate
1.16 [---] Our Miss Brooks: THE HURRICANE
Prod. no. 14
16Jan53 [us] CBS orig airdate
[--] 23Jan53 - see 6Feb53
1.17 [---] Our Miss Brooks: MONSIEUR LaBLANCHE
Prod. no. 17
30Jan53 [us] CBS orig. airdate
1.18 [---] Our Miss Brooks: OLD MARBLEHEAD
Prod. no. 19.
6Feb53 [us] CBS orig. airdate
(some sources say 23Jan53)
1.19 [---] Our Miss Brooks: THE MODEL TEACHER
Prod. no. 20
13Feb53 CBS Fri
Miss Brooks wins an award for being Model Teacher of the Year, but wishes the
award
had gone to someone else. [WM]
1.20 [---] Our Miss Brooks: WAKE-UP PLAN
Prod. no. 23.
20Feb53 [us] CBS orig airdate
1.21 [---] Our Miss Brooks: THE CAFETERIA STRIKE
27Feb53 [us] CBS orig. airdate
1.22 [---] Our Miss Brooks: MISTER CASEY
Prod. no. 22
6Mar53 [us] CBS orig. airdate
1.23 [---] Our Miss Brooks: CONKLIN'S LOVE NEST
Prod. no. 24
13Mar53 [us] CBS orig. airdate
1.24 [---] Our Miss Brooks: THE HONEST BURGLAR
20Mar53 CBS Fri
Synopsis:
Miss Brooks aids a burglar whom she discovers raiding the icebox
late at night.[WM]
1.25 [---] Our Miss Brooks: FISHER'S PAWN SHOP
Prod. no. 26.
27Mar53 CBS Fri
Synopsis:
Miss Brooks pawns her landlady's vacuum cleaner.[WM]
1.26 [---] Our Miss Brooks: LULU, THE PIN-UP BOAT
3Apr53 [us] CBS orig airdate
1.27 [---] Our Miss Brooks: THE YODAR KRITCH AWARD
10Apr53 CBS Fri
Synopsis:
Miss Brooks is assured of a date with Mr. Boynton to Bones Snodgrass's party.[WM]
1.28 [---] Our Miss Brooks: MADAME BROOKS DuBARRY
Prod. no. 29
17Apr53 CBS Fri
Synopsis:
Mr. Boynton is escorting Miss Brooks to a dance when his car runs out of gas.[WM]
1.29 [---] Our Miss Brooks: MARINATED HEARING
Prod. no. 30
24Apr53 CBS Fri
filmed by Desilu Productions
Production executive, Larry Berns
written for television by Al Lewis and Joe Quillan
directed by Al Lewis
director of photography, Karl Freund
edited by Bud Molin ;
Music by Wilbur Hatch
television director, John Claar.
Guest Cast:
Charles Evans ......... Mr. Stone
Eddie Riley ........... Bone Snodgrass
Summary:
Principal Conklin proclaims a "Board of Education Day."
Commercials: Instant Sanka Coffee. Win Elliot -- Swans Down Angel
Food Mix.
1.30 [---] Our Miss Brooks: THE FESTIVAL
Prod. no. 31.
01May53 CBS Fri
Synopsis:
Miss Brooks plays Cupid.[WM]
1.31 [---] Our Miss Brooks: SUZY PRENTISS
Prod. no. 32
8May53 [us] CBS orig airdate
1.32 [---] Our Miss Brooks: CONKLIN PLAYS DETECTIVE
Prod. no. 33.
15May53 [us] CBS orig. airdate
1.33 [---] Our Miss Brooks: PUBLIC PROPERTY ON PARADE
Prod. no. 34
22May53 [us] CBS orig. airdate
1.34 [---] Our Miss Brooks: DAVIS READS TEA LEAVES
Prod. no. 35
29May53 [us] CBS orig airdate
1.35 [---] Our Miss Brooks: THE STOLEN WARDROBE
05Jun53 CBS Fri
Synopsis 1:
A pair of thieves who have just raided a department store hide out in Madison
High.[WM]
Synopsis 2:
When Connie Brooks is named "Best-Dressed Teacher" at Madison High, a couple of
thieves take advantage of her. They recently stole countless thousands of
dollars
worth of dresses and furs, and promise Miss Brooks that she can wear any and all
of them, and they have her take all of the clothing home (away from the eyes of
the snooping police). The faculty then starts to think that Connie Brooks is the
thief when she begins wearing the hot items to work. [RL]
1.36 [---] Our Miss Brooks: CURE THAT HABIT
Prod. no. 18.
12Jun53 [us] CBS orig. airdate
(some sources say 6Feb53)
1.37 [---] Our Miss Brooks: CAPISTRANO'S REVENGE
Prod. no. 38
19Jun53 [us] CBS orig. airdate
1.38 [---] Our Miss Brooks: JUNE BRIDE
Prod. no. 37.
26Jun53 CBS Fri
Synopsis:
Connie Brooks becomes a bride by proxy for Mr. LeBlanche's fiancee in France.
Mr. Boynton misunderstands and tries to stop the wedding. [WM]
############## Our Miss Brooks ###############
############# season 2 1953-54 ##############
##############################################
Desilu Productions, Inc.
CBS Fridays 9:30 pm Eastern
Production Executive Larry Berns
32 episodes
2.01 [039] Our Miss Brooks: CLAY CITY CHAPERONE
Prod. no. 42
2Oct53 [us] CBS orig. airdate
2.02 [040] Our Miss Brooks: BONES, SON OF CYRANO
Prod. no. 43 (used twice)
9Oct53 CBS Fri
Synopsis:
A love note written by Mr. Boynton falls into the wrong hands.[WM]
2.03 [041] Our Miss Brooks: SPARE THE ROD _or_ SPARE THAT ROD
Prod. no. 40
16Oct53 [us] CBS orig. airdate
2.04 [042] Our Miss Brooks: FACULTY BAND
Prod. no. 44.
23Oct53 [us] CBS orig. airdate
Cast:
Eve Arden (Connie Brooks)
Gale Gordon (Osgood Conklin)
Robert Rockwell (Philip Boynton).
2.05 [043] Our Miss Brooks: THE LITTLE VISITOR
Prod. no. 43 (used twice)
30Oct53 CBS Fri
Synopsis:
Miss Brooks hears that Principal Conklin and his wife are awaiting a "little
visitor"
and assumes they are expecting a baby.[WM]
2.07 [044] Our Miss Brooks: TRIAL BY JURY
Prod. no. 41.
6Nov53 [us] CBS orig. airdate
2.08 [045] Our Miss Brooks: PHONE BOOK FOLLIES
Prod. no. 45
13Nov53 [us] CBS orig. airdate
2.09 [046] Our Miss Brooks: THANKSGIVING SHOW
Prod. no. 46
20Nov53 [us] CBS orig. airdate
2.10 [047] Our Miss Brooks: VITAMIN E-4
Prod. no. 47
27Nov53 CBS Fri
Synopsis:
Miss Brooks, Mr. Conklin and Mr. Boynton decide to leave Madison High for a
better-paying job.[WM]
2.11 [048] Our Miss Brooks: SWAP WEEK
Prod. no. 49.
11Dec53 [us] CBS orig airdate
2.12 [049] Our Miss Brooks: OH, DEM GOLDEN SLIPPERS
18Dec53 [us] CBS orig. airdate
2.13 [050] Our Miss Brooks: CHRISTMAS SHOW 1953
25Dec53 [us] CBS orig. airdate
director, Al Lewis
writers, Al Lewis, Joe Quillan.
Editor, Douglas Hines;
photography, Karl Freund
music, Wilbur Hatch.
Guest Cast:
Sammy Ogg
Summary:
It's Christmas Eve and Connie Brooks is all alone and resigned
to spending a quiet evening at home with Mrs. Davis' cat Minerva.
After she buys a "magic" Christmas tree from a glib-tongued young
salesman, she falls asleep and dreams that all her friends pay
her a surprise visit.
Sponsored by:
Bird's Eye frozen foods, Sanka coffee, Jell-O instant pudding
2.14 [051] Our Miss Brooks: HOSPITAL CAPER(S)
8Jan54 [us] CBS orig. airdate
2.15 [052] Our Miss Brooks: POSTAGE DUE
15Jan54 [us] CBS orig. airdate
2.16 [053] Our Miss Brooks: DO IT YOURSELF
22Jan54 [us] CBS orig. airdate
2.17 [054] Our Miss Brooks: BOBSEY TWINS IN STIR
29Jan54 [us] CBS orig. airdate
2.18 [055] Our Miss Brooks: THE JOCKEY
12Feb54 [us] CBS orig. airdate
Guest Cast:
Pat Goldin (as Billy Bunker, jockey)
2.19 [056] Our Miss Brooks: BROOK'S NEW CAR
19Feb54 [us] CBS airdate date
2.20 [057] Our Miss Brooks: THE HOBO JUNGLE
26Feb54 [us] CBS orig. airdate
2.21 [058] Our Miss Brooks: THE WILD GOOSE
12Mar54 [us] CBS orig. airdate
2.22 [059] Our Miss Brooks: HELLO, MISTER CHIPS
19Mar54 [us] CBS orig. airdate
2.23 [060 ] Our Miss Brooks: THE PARLOR GAME
Prod. no. 60
26Mar54 [us] CBS orig. airdate
production executive, Larry Berns
written for television by Al Lewis and Joe Quillan
directed by Al Lewis
*
director of photography, Karl Freund
editorial supervision, Dann Cahn
film editor, Douglas Hines
Music director, Wilbur Hatch
camera director, John Claar
production manager, Argyle Nelson
art director, Theobold Holsopple
set decorator, Theo. Offenbecker
assistant director, Bert Spurlin.
Summary:
Principal Conklin is pretty unhappy when Walter Denton takes a
romantic interest in his daughter
Commercials:
Instant Sanka Coffee -- Jell-o Instant Pudding.
Busy-day dessert -- Birds Eye Broccoli.
Get that something special.
2.24 [061] Our Miss Brooks: A DRY SCALP IS BETTER THAN NONE
Prod. no. 66.
9Apr54 [us] CBS orig. airdate
2.25 [062] Our Miss Brooks: THE ENGLISH TEST
Prod. no. 67
16Apr54 CBS Fri
Synopsis:
When most of her classfails an English test, Miss Brooks is given an
ultimatum.[WM]
2.26 [063] Our Miss Brooks: SECOND HAND-FIRST AID
23Apr54 CBS Fri
Synopsis:
The lovesick English teacher rebels against teaching first aid. [WM]
2.27 [064] Our Miss Brooks: THE EGG
30Apr54 CBS Fri
Synopsis:
Mr. Conklin decides to photograph the actual hatching of an egg.[WM]
[--] 07May54 - no details
2.28 [065] Our Miss Brooks: THE BAKERY
Prod. no. 71
14May54 [us] CBS orig. airdate
2.29 [066] Our Miss Brooks: OLD AGE PLAN
Prod. no. 72
21May54 [us] CBS orig airdate
2.30 [067] Our Miss Brooks: THE HAWKINS TRAVEL AGENCY
Prod. no. 73 (used twice)
28May54 CBS Fri
Synopsis:
Connie, Mr. Conklin, Mr. Boynton and the school superintendent
have a great idea for a vacation that can be cheap.[WM]
[--] 04Jun54 - no details
2.31 [068] Our Miss Brooks: THE BICYCLE THIEF
11Jun54 [us] CBS orig. airdate
2.32 [069] Our Miss Brooks: JUST REMEMBER THE RED RIVER VALLEY
Prod. no. 76
18Jun54 [us] CBS orig. airdate
written for television by Al Lewis and Joe Quillan
Directed by Al Lewis
Guest Cast:
Frank Nelson ............ Matthew Jones
*
director of photography, Karl Freund
editorial supervision, Dann Cahn
film editor, Douglas Hines
production executive, Larry Berns.
Music director, Wilbur Hatch
camera director, John Claar
production manager, Argyle Nelson
art director, Theobold Holsopple
set decorator, Theo. Offenbecker
assistant director, Burt Spurlin.
Summary:
To get jobs with the "Deacon Jones Hillbilly Troupe," Connie and
her Madison High friends put on a hillbilly act for "Jones" when
he arrives in town. Only trouble is, he turns out to be the wrong
Jones.
Commercials:
Instant Sanka Coffee. Animated --
Swans Down Cake Mixes. Animated.
They win on all four counts --
Jell-o Instant Pudding. Animated.
New busy-day dessert.
############## Our Miss Brooks ###############
############# season 3 1954-55 ##############
##############################################
CBS Fridays 9:30 pm Eastern
30 episodes
3.01 [070] Our Miss Brooks: THE MISERABLE CABALLEROS
Prod. no. 66
1Oct54 CBS Fri
Synopsis:
Connie and Mr. Conklin are both aghast at the story told them by a young Mexican
boy.[WM]
3.02 [071] Our Miss Brooks: BLOOD, SWEAT AND LAUGH
Prod. no. 73 (used twice)
15Oct54 [us] CBS orig. airdate
3.03 [072] Our Miss Brooks: LIFE CAN BE BONES
22Oct54 CBS Fri
Synopsis:
Shy Mr. Boynton finally pays attention to Miss Brooks. Boynton's interest is
generated
by some fossilized bones supposedly buried in Miss Brooks' backyard.[WM]
3.04 [073] Our Miss Brooks: TWO-WAY STRETCH SNODGRASS
29Oct54 CBS Fri
Synopsis:
Miss Brooks and her traditional enemy, Mr. Conklin, unite for the cause of
Madison
High's football team.[WM]
3.05 [074] Our Miss Brooks: ANGELA'S WEDDING
5Nov54 [us] CBS orig. airdate
3.06 [075] Our Miss Brooks: VAN GOGH, MAN, GOGH
12Nov54 CBS Fri
Synopsis:
Madison High School overflows with artistic talent when a prominent art dealer
offers
a prize for the most promising work. The administration, represented by Miss
Brooks,
Mr. Boynton and Mr. Conklin, as well as the students, reveal themselves as
frustrated
Rembrandts.[WM]
3.07 [076] Our Miss Brooks: THE JEWEL ROBBERY
26Nov54 [us] CBS orig. airdate
3.08 [077] Our Miss Brooks: SPACE, WHO NEEDS IT?
3Dec54 CBS Fri
Synopsis:
Mr. Boynton creates quite a bit of excitement when he claims to have discovered
a
new planet. His astronomy club is suddenly the most popular spot in town, thanks
indirectly to Mr. Walter Denton, troublemaker extraordinaire.[WM]
3.09 [078] Our Miss Brooks: THE NOVELIST
10Dec54 CBS Fri
Synopsis:
A book written by a former student gets Connie Brooks into trouble.[WM]
3.10 [079] Our Miss Brooks: FOUR LEAF CLOVER
17Dec54 [us] CBS orig. airdate
3.11 [080] Our Miss Brooks: THE CITIZEN'S LEAGUE
7Jan55 [us] CBS orig. airdate
3.12 [081] Our Miss Brooks: BUDDY
14Jan55 CBS Fri
Synopsis:
Osgood Conklin and Mr. Boynton enlist Miss Brooks' help in dealing with a
maniac.[WM]
3.13 [082] Our Miss Brooks: NOODNICK, DAUGHTER OF MEDIC
21Jan55 CBS Fri
Synopsis:
Mr. Conklin is under the mistaken impression that Connie Brooks is to be
promoted to
his job. Feeling that no other action is left to him, he "saves face".[WM]
3.14 [083] Our Miss Brooks: THE STUFFED GOPHER
28Jan55 [us] CBS orig. airdate
3.15 [084] Our Miss Brooks: SAFARI O'TOOLE
4Feb55 CBS Fri
Synopsis:
Mrs. Davis has a visitor in the person of Safari O'Toole. Miss Brooks'
life is made difficult by Safari's latest jaunt. [WM]
3.16 [085] Our Miss Brooks: THE WEIGHING MACHINE
11Feb55 [us] CBS orig. airdate
3.17 [086] Our Miss Brooks: PUBLIC SPEAKER'S NIGHTMARE
18Feb55 [us] CBS orig. airdate
3.18 [087] Our Miss Brooks: THE AUCTION
25Feb55 [us] CBS orig. airdate
Miss Brooks plunges into a project to raise money for the
playground fund. [TD]
3.19 [088] Our Miss Brooks: THE MAMBO
Prod. no. 88.
4Mar55 [us] CBS orig. airdate
3.20 [089] Our Miss Brooks: THE DREAM
Prod. no. 89.
11Mar55 [us] CBS orig. airdate
3.21 [090] Our Miss Brooks: THE RETURN OF RED SMITH
25Mar55 [us] CBS orig. airdate
3.22 [091] Our Miss Brooks: LE CHIEN CHAUD ET LE MOUTON NOIR
1Apr55 [us] CBS orig. airdate
3.23 [092] Our Miss Brooks: KRITCH CAVE
15Apr55 [us] CBS orig. airdate
3.24 [093] Our Miss Brooks: MISTER FARGO'S WHISKERS
22Apr55 [us] CBS orig. airdate
Cast:
William Ching ........... Clint Albright
3.25 [094] Our Miss Brooks: THE GREAT BASEBALL SLIDE
29Apr55 CBS Fri
Synopsis:
Miss Brooks acquires a small percentage in Stretch Snodgrass's potential
professional
baseball status. This turns out to be more than a business negotiation.[WM]
3.26 [095] Our Miss Brooks: TURNABOUT DAY
6May55 [us] CBS orig. airdate
3.27 [096] Our Miss Brooks: HERE IS YOUR PAST
13May55 CBS Fri
Synopsis:
A mysterious man is seen stalking Miss Brooks. Turns out he's from a show just
like
"This is Your Life" called "Here is Your Past", and Connie Brooks is next to be
bestowed with the TV honor. [RL]
3.28 [097] Our Miss Brooks: MADISON MASCOT
20May55 [us] CBS orig. airdate
Mr. Conklin is determined to get as much attention for his school's
mascot as rival Hamilton High's live bear has earned. [TD]
3.29 [098] Our Miss Brooks: THE BIG JUMP
[verified -RF]
27May55 CBS orig. airdate
# 3.29 -
Our Miss Brooks - Big Jump (pt1)
# 3.29 -
Our Miss Brooks - Big Jump (pt2)
# 3.29 -
Our Miss Brooks - Big Jump (pt3)
Produced by Larry Berns
Written by Al Lewis and Joe Quillan
Directed by Al Lewis
Director of photography Karl Freund, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Jerry Hausner ..... Mr. Faylen
*
Camera Director ........ John Claar
Production Manager ..... Argyle Nelson
Assistant Director ..... Burt Spurlin
Editorial Supervision .. Dann Cahn, A.C.E.
Film Editor ............ John Woodcock
Art Director ........... Claudio Guzman
Set Decorator .......... Theo Offenbecker
Synopsis:
Connie is conned into parachuting off the roof. [RF]
3.30 [099] Our Miss Brooks: HOME-COOKED MEAL
[verified -RF]
03Jun55 CBS orig. airdate
#3.30 -
Our Miss Brooks - Home Cooked Meal (pt1)
#3.30 -
Our Miss Brooks - Home Cooked Meal (pt2)
#3.30 -
Our Miss Brooks - Home Cooked Meal (pt3)
Produced by Larry Berns
Written by Al Lewis and Joe Quillan
Directed by Al Lewis
Director of photography Robert DeGrasse
Guest cast:
Mary Jane Croft .... Daisy Enright
*
Camera Director ........ John Claar
Production Manager ..... Argyle Nelson
Assistant Director ..... Burt Spurlin
Editorial Supervision .. Dann Cahn, A.C.E.
Film Editor ............ John Woodcock
Art Director ........... Claudio Guzman
Set Decorator .......... Theo Offenbecker
Synopsis 1:
Connie's meal winds up all over Mr. Conklin, literally. [RF]
Synopsis 2:
Miss Brooks and Miss Enright (Mary Jane Croft) are competing for the affections
of the
clueless Mr. Boynton. They both wish to show him how domestic they are, and Miss
Brooks
offers to make Boynton a delicious home-cooked meal. Trouble is, Connie can't
cook,
and so Mrs. Davis secretly creates the meal. The romantic dinner goes awry when
Connie
misuses Mr. Boynton's new stove and causes a gas explosion. [RL]
############## Our Miss Brooks ###############
############# season 4 1955-56 ##############
############# (final season) ###############
CBS Fridays 8:30 pm Eastern
31 episodes
At the start of the season 4 (1955-56), Madison High was razed for a
highway project and Miss Brooks found a new job at Mrs. Nestor's Private
Elementary School nearby. For some reason, Mr. Conklin had acquired the job
as principal there, and he and other cast members remained on the show to
harass her. Connie's new love interest was the young physical education
teacher, Gene Talbot (played by Gene Barry), who was chasing her, quite a
turnaround from Mr. Boynton's shy indifference.
4.01 [100] Our Miss Brooks: THE BLIND DATE
7Oct55 [us] CBS orig. airdate
4.02 [101] Our Miss Brooks: TRANSITION SHOW
14Oct55 CBS Fri
Synopsis:
After seven yers of teaching in Madison High School, Miss Brooks leaves those
hallowed
halls to take up teaching in a private elementary school. The reason for the
change is
simple -- Madison High is being razed to make way for a new highway. Believing
that
this is the last time she will see her old enemy, Mr. Conklin, Miss Brooks takes
the
opportunity to tell him off, an action she soon regrets.[WM]
4.03 [102] Our Miss Brooks: WHO'S WHO?
21Oct55 [us] CBS orig. airdate
4.04 [103] Our Miss Brooks: BURNT PICNIC BASKET
28Oct55 [us] CBS orig. airdate
4.05 [104] Our Miss Brooks: BIG EARS
4Nov55 [us] CBS orig. airdate
4.06 [105] Our Miss Brooks: HAVE BED--WILL TRAVEL
11Nov55 [us] CBS orig. airdate
4.07 [106] Our Miss Brooks: PROTEST MEETING
18Nov55 CBS Fri
Synopsis:
The long-suffering staff of Mrs. Nestor's Elementary School is left steaming
after Principal Osgood Conklin posts a list of very strict rules on the faculty
bulletin board. [WM]
4.08 [107] Our Miss Brooks: THE KING AND MISS BROOKS
25Nov55 CBS Fri
#4.8 The King and Miss Brooks -
"Our Miss Brooks" -- Desi Arnaz Cameo (Part 1 of 3)
- dream sequence
#4.8 The King and Miss Brooks -
"Our Miss Brooks" -- Desi Arnaz Cameo (Part 2 of 3)
- dream sequence
#4.8 The King and Miss Brooks -
"Our Miss Brooks" -- Desi Arnaz Cameo (Part 3 of 3)
- dream sequence
Synopsis:
A student from India tells his father, who is Indian royalty, how beautiful Miss
Brooks is, and the father falls head over heels sight unseen. He gives Connie
very
expensive gifts, but then complicates their relationship by giving her an
ultimatim.
He wants her to marry him, but she must make up her mind whether or not to
become
his bride that very same day. Desi Arnaz makes a cameo appearance in a dream
sequence. [RL]
4.09 [108] Our Miss Brooks: MAD MAN MUNSEY
2Dec55 [us] CBS orig. airdate
4.10 [109] Our Miss Brooks: CONNIE AND BONNIE
Prod. no. 109
9Dec55 [us] CBS orig. airdate
4.11 [110] Our Miss Brooks: MUSIC BOX REVUE
23Dec55 CBS Fri
Synopsis:
Connie buys a magic box that plays "Jingle Bells" only to those who have the
spirit
of Christmas. [WM]
4.12 [111] Our Miss Brooks: THE NEW GYM INSTRUCTOR
30Dec55 CBS Fri
Synopsis:
Connie gets a new love interest when Mrs. Nestor's Elementary School hire a
new gym instructor. [WM]
4.13 [112] Our Miss Brooks: THE SKELETON IN THE CLOSET
6Jan56 [us] CBS orig. airdate
4.14 [113] Our Miss Brooks: AMALGAMATION: or LET'S TRY IT AGAIN SHALL WE?
13Jan56 [us] CBS orig. airdate
4.15 [114] Our Miss Brooks: REUNION
20Jan56 [us] CBS orig. airdate
4.16 [115] Our Miss Brooks: TWINS AT AT SCHOOL
27Jan56 [us] CBS orig. airdate
4.17 [116] Our Miss Brooks: MRS. NESTOR'S BOY FRIEND
3Feb56 [us] CBS orig. airdate
4.18 [117] Our Miss Brooks: ACTING DIRECTOR
10Feb56 [us] CBS orig. airdate
4.19 [118] Our Miss Brooks: MR. BOYNTON'S RETURN
17Feb56 CBS Fri
Synopsis:
Connie's old boyfriend returns and joins the factulty of Mrs. Nestor's
Elementary
School. [WM]
4.20 [119] Our Miss Brooks: WHITE LIES
24Feb56 [us] CBS orig. airdate
4.21 [120] Our Miss Brooks: THE GREAT LAND PURCHASE
2Mar56 [us] CBS orig. airdate
4.22 [121] Our Miss Brooks: RAFFLE TICKET
9Mar56 CBS Fri
Connie Brooks has won $1,000 in a raffle. She is about to collect the money when
Principal
Osgood Conklin reminds her that the penalty for gambling at Mrs.Nestor's
Elementary School
is immediate discharge.[WM]
4.23 [122] Our Miss Brooks: LIBRARY QUIZ
16Mar56 [us] CBS orig. airdate
4.24 [123] Our Miss Brooks: BENNY GETS A MOTHER _aka_ MOTHER FOR BENNY
23Mar56 [us] CBS orig. airdate
4.25 [124] Our Miss Brooks: CONNIE AND FRANKIE
30Mar56 [us] CBS orig. airdate
4.26 [125] Our Miss Brooks: TOP HAT, WHITE TIE, AND BINDLE
6Apr56 CBS Fri
Synopsis:
Miss Brooks learns that two of her young students plan to run away. In an effort
to prevent
such a drastic move, she finds herself involved as a part-time bride in a proxy
wedding.[WM]
4.27 [126] Our Miss Brooks: 24 HOURS
13Apr56 [us] CBS orig. airdate
4.28 [127] Our Miss Brooks: GERALDINE
20Apr56 [us] CBS orig. airdate
4.29 [128] Our Miss Brooks: THE $350,000 QUESTION
27Apr56 CBS Fri
Under the impression she has won a raft of prizes on a television quiz show,
Connie Brooks
goes overboard and tells off Principal Osgood Conklin and her other friends.
They refuse
to be hurt by her words as they compete for her favor and share in the "loot".
[WM]
4.30 [129] Our Miss Brooks: PRINCIPAL FOR A DAY
4May56 [us] CBS orig. airdate
4.31 [130] Our Miss Brooks: TRAVEL CRAZY (final episode)
11May56 [us] CBS orig. airdate
############## Our Miss Brooks ###############
################# Eve Arden ##################
##############################################
Eve Arden starred in 2 other television comedy series:-
'The Eve Arden Show' (1957-58) - 26 episodes x 30 min bw
Eve Arden as Liza Hammond
Gail Stone as Jenny Hammond, twin daughter
Karen Greene as Mary Hammond, twin daughter
'The Mothers-in-Law' (1967-69) - 56 episodes x 30 min color
Eve Arden as Eve Hubbard
Herbert Rudley as Herb Hubbard
Kaye Ballard as Kaye
Roger C. Carmel as Roger
Desi Arnaz as Raphael del Gado
Richard Deacon as Roger Buell
############## Our Miss Brooks ###############
########### the 1950 Stage Play ##############
##############################################
Comedy in three acts adapted from the original
material of R. J. Mann.
by Perry Clark, pseud. of Christopher Sergel.
30Sep50
############## Our Miss Brooks ###############
############## -the 1955 movie ###############
##############################################
Lute Productions, Inc.
for Warner Brothers, Inc
written by Al Lewis & Joseph Quillan
directed by Al Lewis
starring
Eve Arden
Gale Gordon
Robert Rockwell
Don Porter
Jane Morgan
Richard Crenna
Nick Adams
############## Our Miss Brooks ###############
################# the end ##################
##############################################
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