Topper (1953–1955)

This series was about a somewhat grumpy and uptight banker, Cosmo Topper, and the ghosts which only he could see or hear, George and Marion Kerby. The Kerbys would often try to get Cosmo to... See full summary »

Stars:

Anne Jeffreys, Robert Sterling, Leo G. Carroll

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Anne Jeffreys	...	Marion Kerby (78 episodes, 1953-1955)
Robert Sterling	...	George Kerby (78 episodes, 1953-1955)
Leo G. Carroll	...	Cosmo Topper (78 episodes, 1953-1955)
Buck	...	Neil (76 episodes, 1953-1955)
Lee Patrick	...	Henrietta Topper (62 episodes, 1953-1955)
Thurston Hall	...	Mr. Schuyler (35 episodes, 1953-1955)

Storyline

This series was about a somewhat grumpy and uptight banker, Cosmo Topper, and the ghosts which only he could see or hear, George and Marion Kerby. The Kerbys would often try to get Cosmo to loosen up and enjoy life, but more often they would complicate it.

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Plot Keywords:

ghost | husband wife relationship | dumb bell | stars married in real life | saint bernard dog | 

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Genres:

Fantasy | Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 October 1953 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Hal Roach Studios - 8822 Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (78 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Ghostly couple Robert Sterling and Anne Jeffreys were also married in real life.

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Connections

Referenced in The Jack Benny Program: Main Street Shelter (1961)

User Reviews

Good Memory

One of my best childhood memories, a worthy TV incarnation of the movie classic. It's also where I first learned of Leo G. Carroll, Mr. Waverly in "The Man from Uncle"