The Classic TV Archive - US Comedy Series
The Smothers Brothers Show
Episode Guide version - February 2006
compiled by The Classic TV Archive
with contributions by: Tom Alger, Steve Jensen
references:
Library of Congress (telnet://locis.loc.gov)
Internet Movie Database (http://us.imdb.com)
Four Star-Knave production
for
CBS (Fridays 9:30pm EST)
Produced by Fred deCordova
US Comedy series 1965-66 32 episodes x 30 min bw
starring
Tom Smothers as himself
Dick Smothers as himself
Roland Winters as Leonard J. Costello, Dick's boss
Harriet E. MacGibbon as Mrs. Costello, boss's wife
Marilyn Scott as Diane Costello, boss's daughter
Ann Elder as Janet, Dick's girlfriend
Premise:
Drowned at sea many years earlier, Tom Smothers returns to earth as an
apprentice angel, and takes up residence in his the bachelor appartment
of his brother, Dick. Inept and ordered to assist people in distress,
Tom reluctantly assisted by Dick, struggles to complete his assignments
and acquire the status needed to become a full-fledged angel.
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CBS Fridays 9:30 pm Eastern
Premier air date 17Sep65
1.01 [--] The Smothers Brothers Show: THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT A SAILOR (verified-SJ)
Four-Star-Knave prod. no. 6212
17Sep65 CBS Fri
starring: Tom Smothers & Dick Smothers
with: Roland Winters (as Leonard J. Costello)
Guest Cast:
Regina Groves ........... Emily Bender
Fred Vincent ............ George Johnson
Marvin Brody ............ Petty Officer Martindale
Ross Elliott ............ Police Offficer
Marilyn Scott ........... Diane Scott (boss's daughter)
Alvy Moore .............. Messenger
[02] The Smothers Brothers Show: Take a tramp to lunch this week
no. 6214
24Sep65
[03] The Smothers Brothers Show: A boarding house is not a home
no. 6218
1Oct65
[04] The Smothers Brothers Show: Is your wig wam?
no. 6216
8Oct65
[05] The Smothers Brothers Show: Pay the man the $27.95
no. 6202
15Oct65
1.06 [--] The Smothers Brothers Show: TEAR OUT THE PRESSES, STOP THE FRONT PAGE
Four-Star-Knave prod. no. 6220
22Oct65 CBS Fri(Network rerun 29Apr66)
Guest Cast:
John McIntire .......... Ben Harper
Maurine Dawson ......... Linda Harper
Tom Browne Henry ....... Police Captain
Rolfe Sedan ............ Jeweler
Norbert Schiller ....... Scientist
Synopsis:
In an attempt to save a foundering newspaper, Tommy wants brother Dick's
boss to become a major investor. [TA]
1.07 [--] The Smothers Brothers Show: YOU'RE ONLY OLD ONCE
Four-Star-Knave prod. no. 6224
29Oct65 CBS Fri
Guest Cast:
Percy Helton .......... Mort
Synopsis:
Tommy is ordered to age 70 years so that he can liven up the men
living in an old folks' home. [TA]
[08] The Smothers Brothers Show:
I wouldn't miss my own funeral for anything.
no. 6208
5Nov65
[09] The Smothers Brothers Show: Halo in the ring
no. 6226
12Nov65
[10] The Smothers Brothers Show:
It don't mean a dang if it ain't got that twang.
no. 6228
19Nov65
[11] The Smothers Brothers Show: Boys will be playboys
no. 6232
26Nov65
[12] The Smothers Brothers Show: Immaterial witness
no. 6230
3Dec65
[13] The Smothers Brothers Show: Here comes the bridegroom.
no. 6236
10Dec65
[14] The Smothers Brothers Show: 'Twas the week before Christmas
no. 6234
17Dec65
[15] The Smothers Brothers Show: Happiness is a guy named Happy.
no. 6238
24Dec65
1.16 [--] The Smothers Brothers Show: THE RISE AND FALL OF THE WEDDING CAKE
Four Star prod. Four-Star-Knave prod. no. 6242
31Dec65 CBS Fri
Guest Cast:
Ron Husmann ........... Bryan Morgan
Jean Hale ............. Marlene Ettinger
Willard Waterman ...... Ettinger
Eleanor Audley ........ Mrs. Ettinger
Elizabeth Harrower .... Woman Guest
Synopsis:
Tommy halts a wedding - a charges the groom with being a
bigamist. [TA]
[17] The Smothers Brothers Show: Outside inside Hollywood.
Four-Star-Knave prod. no. 6244
07Jan66 CBS Fri
1.18 [--] The Smothers Brothers Show: THE HAWAIIAN CAPER
Four Star prod. Four-Star-Knave prod. no. 6246
14Jan66 CBS Fri 9:30pm
Guest Cast:
Keye Luke ............ Mr. Togosaki
Tsu Kobayashi ........ Nobu
Darlen Enlow ......... Gwen
Dodie Marshall ....... Carol
Sandra Wells ......... Betty
Kip King ............. Messenger
Synopsis:
In Hawaii, Costello has been using Dick's name while charming a trio
of girls - whom he has to ditch before the arrival of his wife. [TA]
[19] The Smothers Brothers Show: Never trust a naked Rembrandt.
no. 6240
21Jan66
[20] The Smothers Brothers Show: Harried, Italian style.
no. 6248
28Jan66
[21] The Smothers Brothers Show: The big newsboy war.
no. 6250
4Feb66
[22] The Smothers Brothers Show: We'd rather fight than switch.
no. 6252
11Feb66
1.23 [--] The Smothers Brothers Show: THE GHOST IS CLEAR
Four-Star-Knave prod. no. 6254
18Feb66 CBS Fri
Guest cast: (imdb)
Mary Ann Mobley
[24] The Smothers Brothers Show: Heaven help the dropout.
no. 6256
25Feb66
[25] The Smothers Brothers Show: His honor, the crook.
no. 6258
4Mar66
1.26 [--] The Smothers Brothers Show: HER NUMBER IS 36-22-35.
Four-Star-Knave prod. no. 6260
11Mar66 CBS Fri
Guest Cast: (imdb)
Susan Albert .... Sally
Kathleen Freeman .... Angie
Lisa Seagram .... Marcella
1.27 [--] The Smothers Brothers Show: THE GIRL FROM RALPH
Four-Star-Knave prod. no. 6262
18Mar66 CBS Fri
Guest Cast: (imdb)
Jay Novello
[28] The Smothers Brothers Show:
The boss who came to breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
no. 6264
25Mar66
[29] The Smothers Brothers Show:
How to succeed in business and be really trying.
no. 6266
1Apr66
[30] The Smothers Brothers Show: I'm in love with a mortal
no. 6204
8Apr66
[31] The Smothers Brothers Show: A wolf in sheik's clothing.
no. 6268
15Apr66
[32] The Smothers Brothers Show: Wash you were here.
no. 6206
22Apr66