Mister Peepers (1952–1955)

Wally Cox as Mr. Peepers played a shy science teacher at "Jefferson Junior High". Mr. Peepers was always facing problems, but never outwitted.

Creator:

David Swift

Stars:

Wally Cox, Marion Lorne, Patricia Benoit

Nominated for 8 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 win.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Wally Cox	...	Robinson Peepers (33 episodes, 1952-1954)
Marion Lorne	...	Mrs. Gurney (22 episodes, 1952-1953)
Patricia Benoit	...	Nancy Remington (19 episodes, 1952-1953)
Tony Randall	...	Harvey Weskitt (19 episodes, 1952-1953)

Storyline

Wally Cox as Mr. Peepers played a shy science teacher at "Jefferson Junior High". Mr. Peepers was always facing problems, but never outwitted.

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Plot Keywords:

teacher | live broadcast | junior high school | character name in title

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Taglines:

America's Favorite Science Teacher, Underdog And All-Around Nice Guy!

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 July 1952 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Century Theater, 932 Seventh Avenue, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

National Broadcasting Company (NBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

'Mister Peepers' was originally a summer series only for NBC and wasn't on the fall schedule for 1952. Doc Corkle was originally on NBC's schedule, but was canceled after only 3 episodes. 'Mister Peepers', which had scored well with viewers and critics during its summer run, replaced 'Doc Corkle' on the schedule.

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Connections

Referenced in Fall Time (1995)

User Reviews

Happily, at least one episode still exists

I have found a DVD containing a rare episode of Mr Peepers starring Wally Cox. Classic TV Hits, comedy volumn 2 has this series along with Jackie Gleason's Life of Riley, Trouble With Father, and I Remember Mama. Cox is brilliant in the lead role. Tony Randall shines in a supporting role. The show was filmed live and it is rather grainy today but thank goodness it still exists. One can easily see why this series was so popular in it's day. It is a sweet and tender show. It is very well acted and well written. Thanks to the Classic TV Hits series this show is available to us all to cherish for years to come. The actress who plays the elderly teacher later went on to play Aunt Clara on Bewitched. As with all the show's performers she is excellent!