Mary Kay and Johnny (1947–1950)

In a pattern that many domestic sitcoms would follow over the next 15 years, the plotlines followed the exploits of zany Mary Kay. Her husband, Johnny, was a sane, sensible banker who had ... See full summary »

Stars:

Mary Kay Stearns, John Stearns, Howard Fischer

Cast

Series cast summary:
Mary Kay Stearns	...	Herself

Storyline

In a pattern that many domestic sitcoms would follow over the next 15 years, the plotlines followed the exploits of zany Mary Kay. Her husband, Johnny, was a sane, sensible banker who had to rescue her from herself. (The Stearns were married in real life.) In December, 1948, Mary Kay gave birth to son Christopher. Because Mary Kay's pregnancy was hard to hide, his birth was incorporated into the show. Shortly after New Year's Day, 1949, Christopher was written into the show as a character. During shooting, he either lay in his bassinet or was held by one of the Stearns or Mary Kay's mother. Shot live in New York, where it was set. Sponsored by Anacin.

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Plot Keywords:

sitcom | domestic | partially lost tv series | pregnant character played by pregnant actress | husband wife relationship | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 November 1947 (USA)

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), DuMont Television Network, National Broadcasting Company (NBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 15 min (1947-1948, 1949) 30 min (1948-1949, 1950)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This program aired over the DuMont Television Network at 9:00 pm EST on Tuesday nights in its first season.

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