Blondie (TV series)
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Blondie was the first of two TV series based on the comic strip
of the same name. It first aired on January 4, 1957 on NBC
. Although Penny Singleton
had starred in most of the Blondie movies, producers chose Pamela Britton
for the title role, with Arthur Lake
playing the role of Dagwood Bumstead
as he had in the Blondie
movie series. A pilot episode was filmed in 1954 with Hal Le Roy
as Dagwood opposite Britton's Blondie. The DVD for the 1957 version of Blondie was later released, but only includes the first three episodes.
Blondie (comic strip)
Blondie is an American comic strip created by cartoonist Chic Young. Distributed by King Features Syndicate, the strip has been published in newspapers since September 8, 1930...
of the same name. It first aired on January 4, 1957 on NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
. Although Penny Singleton
Penny Singleton
Penny Singleton was an American film actress. Born Marianna Dorothy Agnes Letitia McNulty in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania she was the daughter of an Irish-American newspaperman Benny McNulty — from whom she received the nickname "Penny" because she was "as bright as a penny".During her sixty...
had starred in most of the Blondie movies, producers chose Pamela Britton
Pamela Britton
Pamela Britton was an American actress best known for appearing as "Loralee Brown" in the television series My Favorite Martian . She also starred in the film noir classic D.O.A. .-Early career:...
for the title role, with Arthur Lake
Arthur Lake (actor)
Arthur Lake was an American actor known best for bringing Dagwood Bumstead, the bumbling husband of Blondie, to life in film, radio and television.-Early life and career:...
playing the role of Dagwood Bumstead
Dagwood Bumstead
Dagwood Bumstead is a main character in comic artist Chic Young's long-running comic strip Blondie. He first appeared sometime prior to 17 February 1933....
as he had in the Blondie
Blondie (film)
Blondie is a 1938 movie directed by Frank Strayer, based on the comic strip of the same name. The screenplay was written by Chic Young and Richard Flournoy....
movie series. A pilot episode was filmed in 1954 with Hal Le Roy
Hal Le Roy
Hal Le Roy was a dancer, actor and singer appearing on stage, in film and on television.-Career:Le Roy was born John LeRoy Schotte in Cincinnati in 1913. He broke into New York theater as a dancer, and quickly worked his way into Broadway roles where his dance style created a sensation in the 1931...
as Dagwood opposite Britton's Blondie. The DVD for the 1957 version of Blondie was later released, but only includes the first three episodes.
Cast
- Arthur LakeArthur Lake (actor)Arthur Lake was an American actor known best for bringing Dagwood Bumstead, the bumbling husband of Blondie, to life in film, radio and television.-Early life and career:...
... Dagwood Bumstead - Pamela BrittonPamela BrittonPamela Britton was an American actress best known for appearing as "Loralee Brown" in the television series My Favorite Martian . She also starred in the film noir classic D.O.A. .-Early career:...
... Blondie Bumstead - Florenz Ames ... J.C. Dithers
- Ann BarnesAnn BarnesAnn Barnes was an actress and pop singer, best known for appearing as Cookie Bumstead on the short-lived television series Blondie , based on the popular Chic Young comic strip....
... Cookie - Harold PearyHarold PearyHarold Peary was an American actor, comedian and singer in radio, film, television and animation remembered best as Throckmorton P...
... Herb Woodley - Stuffy Singer ... Alexander
- Elvia AllmanElvia AllmanElvia Allman was a character actress and voice over performer in Hollywood films and television programs for over 50 years. She is best remembered for her semi-regular roles on The Beverly Hillbillies and Petticoat Junction and for being the voice of Walt Disney's Clarabelle Cow...
... Cora Dithers - Lucien LittlefieldLucien LittlefieldLucien Littlefield was an American actor in the silent film era...
... Mr. Beasley - Pat Sheehan... Librarian
Episodes
| Episode | Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | One Gun Bumstead | unaired pilot, 1954 |
| 1 | Dagwood's Ego | January 4, 1957 |
| 2 | Mr. Dithers is Hospitalized | January 11, 1957 |
| 3 | Mr. Dithers Moves In | January 18, 1957 |
| 4 | The Other Woman | January 25, 1957 |
| 5 | Home Sweet Home | February 1, 1957 |
| 6 | Get That Gun | February 8, 1957 |
| 7 | Husband Once Removed | February 15, 1957 |
| 8 | The Quiz Show | February 22, 1957 |
| 9 | The Payoff Money | March 8, 1957 |
| 10 | Hard Luck Idol | March 15, 1957 |
| 11 | Oil for the Lamps of Blondie | March 22, 1957 |
| 12 | Blondie the Breadwinner | March 29, 1957 |
| 13 | The Glamor Girl | April 5, 1957 |
| 14 | The Rummage Sale | April 12, 1957 |
| 15 | Deception | April 19, 1957 |
| 16 | Puppy Love | April 26, 1957 |
| 17 | Made to Fire | May 3, 1957 |
| 18 | Blondie Redecorates | May 10, 1957 |
| 19 | Blondie's Double | May 17, 1957 |
| 20 | The Spy | May 24, 1957 |
| 21 | Cupid's Question Column | May 31, 1957 |
| 22 | The Tramp | June 7, 1957 |
| 23 | The Grouch | June 14, 1957 |
| 24 | Alexander's 16th Birthday | June 21, 1957 |
| 25 | Howdy Neighbor | June 28, 1957 |
| 26 | The Feud | July 5, 1957 |