The Ann Sothern Show (1958–1961)

Katy O'Connor is the assistant manager of the Bartley House Hotel in New York City working for Jason Macauley. She expected to get her bosses job when he was transferred to Calcutta, India ... See full summary »

Stars:

Ann Sothern, Ann Tyrrell, Don Porter

Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 1 nomination.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Ann Sothern	...	Katy O'Connor (93 episodes, 1958-1961)
Ann Tyrrell	...	Olive Smith (50 episodes, 1958-1961)
Don Porter	...	James Devery (45 episodes, 1959-1961)

Storyline

Katy O'Connor is the assistant manager of the Bartley House Hotel in New York City working for Jason Macauley. She expected to get her bosses job when he was transferred to Calcutta, India but he was replaced by James Devery. Katy's secretary, best friend and roommate is Olive Smith; she had a romantic fling with Delbert Gray during the 1960-61 season.

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Plot Keywords:

sitcom

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 October 1958 (USA)

Filming Locations:

RKO Studios - 780 Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Anso Productions, Desilu Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (92 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Ken Berry's first television acting project.

User Reviews

One of my all-time favorites!

When I saw this series many years later, I vaguely remembered occasionally seeing it when I had been sick as a child and missed school - it was in re-runs at that time, during the day. It is so interesting to see this series, and to realize how provocative it was for the time - late 50's and early 60's. I think it was much better than Executive Secretary "renamed Susie" which was the first of her two series. In one episode, Katy realized she could successfully manage the hotel herself, but that she would have to be very unpopular by being forceful with the staff - her quote "I don't want to set the world on fire, just a few of its male citizens" or something similar to that. I love Ann Sothern's comedy!