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The Governor & J.J.

  • TV Series
  • 1969–19701969–1970
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
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Dan Dailey and Julie Sommars in The Governor & J.J. (1969)
Comedy

The relationship between a widowed state governor and his hip daughter J.J.The relationship between a widowed state governor and his hip daughter J.J.The relationship between a widowed state governor and his hip daughter J.J.

IMDb RATING
7.6/10
106
YOUR RATING
  • Creators
    • Leonard Stern
    • Arne Sultan
  • Stars
    • Dan Dailey
    • Julie Sommars
    • James T. Callahan
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  • Creators
    • Leonard Stern
    • Arne Sultan
  • Stars
    • Dan Dailey
    • Julie Sommars
    • James T. Callahan
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    • 2User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations

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    Dan Dailey
    Dan Dailey
    • Gov. William Drinkwateras Gov. William Drinkwater
    39 episodes39 eps • 1969–1970
    Julie Sommars
    Julie Sommars
    • Jennifer Jo Drinkwateras Jennifer Jo Drinkwater
    39 episodes39 eps • 1969–1970
    James T. Callahan
    James T. Callahan
    • George Callisonas George Callison
    32 episodes32 eps • 1969–1970
    Nora Marlowe
    • Sara Andrewsas Sara Andrews
    25 episodes25 eps • 1969–1970
    Neva Patterson
    Neva Patterson
    • Maggie McLeodas Maggie McLeod
    23 episodes23 eps • 1969–1970
    Edward Platt
    Edward Platt
    • Orrin Hackeras Orrin Hacker
    4 episodes4 eps • 1970
    Doris Packer
    • Mrs. Fergusonas Mrs. Ferguson
    4 episodes4 eps • 1969–1970
    Jack DeLeon
    Jack DeLeon
    • Al Burnsas Al Burns
    3 episodes3 eps • 1970
    Don Ross
    • Nick Flemingas Nick Fleming…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1969–1970
    Gary Collins
    Gary Collins
    • Dr. Bob Livingstonas Dr. Bob Livingston
    2 episodes2 eps • 1970
    Allan Drake
    Allan Drake
    • Dukeas Duke
    2 episodes2 eps • 1970
    Linda Watkins
    Linda Watkins
    • Ella Courtwrightas Ella Courtwright…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1970
    Del Moore
    Del Moore
    • Senator Broganas Senator Brogan
    2 episodes2 eps • 1969–1970
    Kent Smith
    Kent Smith
    • Frank Courthouseas Frank Courthouse…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1970
    Carroll O'Connor
    Carroll O'Connor
    • Orrin Hackeras Orrin Hacker
    2 episodes2 eps • 1969–1970
    Roy Stuart
    Roy Stuart
    • Fredas Fred…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1969–1970
    Alexis Smith
    Alexis Smith
    • Leslie Carrollas Leslie Carroll
    2 episodes2 eps • 1969–1970
    Peter Bonerz
    Peter Bonerz
    • Hubbellas Hubbell…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1969
    • Creators
      • Leonard Stern
      • Arne Sultan
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    Storyline

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    William Drinkwater was the governor of a quiet Midwestern state. Since he was a widower, his "first lady" was his hip, bright, opinionated daughter Jennifer Jo, who worked as a zookeeper. Despite their differences in age and politics (he was conservative, she leaned towards the left), the two got along extremely well and loved each other very much. Maggie was the governor's secretary, Sara the maid, and George his press secretary. —Marty McKee <mmckee@soltec.net>
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    • Trivia
      Despite the young liberal daughter she portrayed, Julie Sommars was and still is a major supporter of the conservative Republican Party.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Here's Lucy: Won't You Calm Down Dan Dailey? (1971)

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    7/10
    Better Show Than Nielsen Ratings
    This show starred Dan Dailey & Julie Sommars as a Governor (father) & a wild teenage daughter (Sommars). Both the principals did well in their roles. Dailey made a very convincing Guv while Julie at still less than 30 was still young enough to pass as a teen age daughter. She could pore on the charm too, which this passion seemed to be gone by the time she did Matlock.

    The series was smartly produced by Leonard Stern & Arnie Sultan who also were producing Get Smart. The scripts were funny, and the veteran cast was excellent in support too. For some reason it never got any traction & lasted only 1 season. In a way too bad as there were worse programs around.

    I remember the protest theme being touched in 1 episode, when a rock singer had a hit on the radio called "Hang It Mr Govenor!" & the daughter was listening to it. For some reason, this show never got any respect, but it was well done.
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    • DKosty123
    • Dec 22, 2006

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    • Release date
      • September 23, 1969 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Jennie, la hija del gobernador
    • Filming locations
      • CBS Studio Center - 4024 Radford Avenue, Studio City, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Talent Associates-Norton Simon
      • CBS Television Network
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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