Meet Corliss Archer (TV series)
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Meet Corliss Archer is an American sitcom that aired in syndication from April to December 1955. The series stars Ann Baker
in the title role. The program was an adaptation of the radio series
of the same name.
, is occasionally still repeated in the United States today, usually on small over-the-air networks and cable channels.
The series has also appeared on DVDs by companies such as Alpha Video
, Echo Bridge, and Mills Creek.
Ann Baker
Ann Baker is a former American television and film character actor.-Career:Baker appeared in eight films and television programs between 1947 and 1959. Her three film appearances include: Rhythm in a Riff , Men of the Fighting Lady playing Mary, and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers as a town girl...
in the title role. The program was an adaptation of the radio series
Meet Corliss Archer
Meet Corliss Archer, a program from radio's Golden Age, ran from January 7, 1943 to September 30, 1956. Although it was CBS's answer to NBC's popular A Date with Judy, it was also broadcast by NBC in 1948 as a summer replacement for The Bob Hope Show. From October 3, 1952 to June 26, 1953, it aired...
of the same name.
Synopsis
Corliss Archer is a lovable blonde teenager delicately balancing her high-school life and relationship with goofy boyfriend Dexter Franklin, and her homelife with parents Harry and Janet Archer.Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Ann Baker Ann Baker Ann Baker is a former American television and film character actor.-Career:Baker appeared in eight films and television programs between 1947 and 1959. Her three film appearances include: Rhythm in a Riff , Men of the Fighting Lady playing Mary, and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers as a town girl... |
Corliss Archer |
| Mary Brian Mary Brian Mary Brian was an American actress and movie star who made the transition from 'silents' to 'talkies'.-Early life:... |
Janet Archer |
| John Eldredge | Harry Archer |
| Robert Ellis Robert Ellis -Other:* Robert Ellis , English classical scholar* Robert Leslie Ellis , English mathematician and polymath* Sir Robert Ellis, 1st Baronet , British Conservative Member of Parliament 1922–1923, 1924–1929, 1931–1945... |
Dexter Franklin |
| Ken Christy Ken Christy Ken Christy , was an American television and film character actor. Christy was born in Greenville, Pennsylvania, United States.-Career:... |
Bill Franklin |
| Vera Marshe | Mary Franklin |
Production notes
Meet Corliss Archer was executive produced by Frederick W. Ziv, and produced by ZIV Television Programs.Syndication and DVD release
The series, which is public domainPublic domain
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, is occasionally still repeated in the United States today, usually on small over-the-air networks and cable channels.
The series has also appeared on DVDs by companies such as Alpha Video
Alpha Video
Alpha Video is an entertainment company, based near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that specializes in the manufacturing and marketing of public domain movies and TV shows on DVD...
, Echo Bridge, and Mills Creek.
See also
- Meet Corliss ArcherMeet Corliss ArcherMeet Corliss Archer, a program from radio's Golden Age, ran from January 7, 1943 to September 30, 1956. Although it was CBS's answer to NBC's popular A Date with Judy, it was also broadcast by NBC in 1948 as a summer replacement for The Bob Hope Show. From October 3, 1952 to June 26, 1953, it aired...
, the radio version of the series which ran from 1943 to 1956.
External links
- Episodes of Meet Corliss Archer at the Internet ArchiveInternet ArchiveThe Internet Archive is a non-profit digital library with the stated mission of "universal access to all knowledge". It offers permanent storage and access to collections of digitized materials, including websites, music, moving images, and nearly 3 million public domain books. The Internet Archive...