The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959–1963)

Dobie Gillis is an average teenager living in average Central City with an average desire--girls! He lusts after many nubile women, notably Thalia Menninger. Rivals for affection include ... See full summary »

Creator:

Max Shulman

Stars:

Dwayne Hickman, Bob Denver, Frank Faylen

1 nomination.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Dwayne Hickman	...	Dobie Gillis (148 episodes, 1959-1963)
Bob Denver	...	Maynard G. Krebs (144 episodes, 1959-1963)
Frank Faylen	...	Herbert T. Gillis (118 episodes, 1959-1963)
Florida Friebus	...	Winifred Gillis (92 episodes, 1959-1963)

Storyline

Dobie Gillis is an average teenager living in average Central City with an average desire--girls! He lusts after many nubile women, notably Thalia Menninger. Rivals for affection include rich playboys Milton Armitage and Chatsworth Osborne, Jr. Dobie is fortunate to have loyal friends--beatnik Maynard G. Krebs and super-intelligent Zelda Gilroy, who knows Dobie is meant for herself one day.

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Plot Keywords:

monologue | cult tv | sitcom | breaking the fourth wall | cult tv | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Family

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 September 1959 (USA)

Also Known As:

Dobie Gillis

Filming Locations:

20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

20th Century Fox Television, Martin Manulis Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

In multiple episodes, characters mention they have seen or are going to see a movie entitled "The Monster That Devoured Cleveland".

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Quotes

Herbert T. Gillis: So you told him I was cheap, huh?
Winifred 'Winnie' Gillis: He'd have found it out sooner or later.

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Connections

Referenced in The O'Reilly Factor: Episode dated 10 June 2008 (2008)

User Reviews

This needs to be widely available !!

This is a classic, classic show. Nick At Nite used to show it 15 years ago, but I guess it is too intelligent for the types who run TVLand and Nick now, & who refuse to show any comedies unless they got big Neilsen's. Hey, TVLand, I've got your Big Neilsen right here!!

Bob Denver is far better in this than in the hideously over-rated "Gilligan's Island". This may have been Dwyane Hickman's last really good role. I seem to remember him in a Civil War series with his brother, Daryl. Frank Faylen and Florida Friebus were wonderful as Mr & Mrs Howard T Gillis. Who'd have thought watching Warren Beatty(as Milton Armitage) that he'd give us a masterpiece like "Bulworth"? Tuesday Weld as Thalia Meninger in her best work until "Falling Down".

DVD's & VHS tapes of Dobie Gillis are available, but for $20 for a 2-episode, 1 hour disc or tape, it ain't worth it. We need someone to bring out some season sets.

On 29 Jan 2010, Dwayne Hickman(using his wife's account)posted the following on a Dobie Gillis Facebook page: "...As for the DVD question, the estate of Max Shulman has agreed to make a deal to release the show, however, with the current economy the studio does not want to release it. That is what I have been told. When and if I hear anything I will post it on my web site www.dwaynehickman.com"

It can't be too soon for me. Heck, I might even pay list price.