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The TV Shows of 1961
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TV Show: The Avengers ( 1961 )
Urbane John Steed and a variety of partners work for an elite organization tasked with investigating criminal and espionage matters within the UK. Their opponents use everything from standard techniques to robots and other science fiction gadgetry.
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TV Show: The Dick Van Dyke Show ( 1961 )
The Dick Van Dyke Show centers on the personal and professional lives of Rob Petrie, a writer for the fictional "Alan Brady Show". The non-stop laughs revolved around Rob's relationships with with fellow writers Buddy Sorrell and Sally Rogers, and producer Mel Cooley. At home, we also got to chuckle (and sometimes cry) over Rob's antics involving his wife, son, and neighbors.
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TV Show: Hazel ( 1961 )
Based on the Saturday Evening Post cartoons, the series centered around Hazel Burke, a maid, who for the first four seasons worked for the Baxter family. George Baxter was the head of the family which consisted of his wife, Dorothy and their son, Harold. Hazel ran the household and often preempted George's authority. The next door neighbors, Herbert and Harriet Johnson were occasionally seen. When the series moved to CBS in the fall of 1965, Hazel was given a new family to look after. George and Dorothy were transferred to the Middle East leaving Hazel and Harold behind. They moved in with George's brother, Steve and his family, which consisted of Steve's wife, Barbara and their daughter Susie.
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TV Show: Car 54, Where Are You? ( 1961 )
Car 54, Where Are You? features the misadventures of two of New York's finest in the mythical 53rd precinct in the Bronx. Gunther Toody, a short, stocky and dim-witted henpecked husband, is partnered with Francis Muldoon, a tall, lanky and smart bachelor.
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TV Show: Dr. Kildare ( 1961 )
Dr. James Kildare routinely ignores the advice of his mentor, Dr. Leonard Gillespie: "doctors keep patients alive, they don't tell them how to live."
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TV Show: The Joey Bishop Show ( 1961 )
Joey Bishop stars as New York talk show host, Joey Barnes, in this witty, smartly-written sitcom.
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TV Show: Ben Casey ( 1961 )
Ben Casey was a medical drama series that aired on ABC from 1961-1966.
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TV Show: The Defenders ( 1961 )
Together, Lawrence Preston and his son Kenneth represent defendants in complex legal cases.
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TV Show: Top Cat ( 1961 )
Top Cat, known as T.C. to his alley cat friends, is a mischievous prankster who lives in a trash can in the alley ways of New York City. He and his alley-cat cohorts think of get rich schemes and assorted pranks which are mostly involving and aimed at Officer Dibble, their nemesis and friend. T.C. manages to get out of his tight situations with hilarity and charm and even helps Dibble on occasion.
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TV Show: Password ( 1961 )
Two celebrity-contestant teams compete to guess words by giving one-word clues in this all-time classic game show.
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TV Show: Follow the Sun ( 1961 )
The adventures of two free-lance magazine writers based in Hawaii.
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TV Show: Supercar ( 1961 )
"Supercar" was a prototype vehicle that could travel in the air, on land or beneath the sea. Its test pilot was Mike Mercury, who traveled the world in search of adventure. Supercar was designed by Professor Popkiss and Dr. Beaker, who continued to modify it for specific missions. Often traveling with Mike was 10-year-old orphan Jimmy Gibson.
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TV Show: The Yogi Bear Show ( 1958 )
Animated favorite about the fun-loving residents of Jellystone Park, Yogi Bear and his sidekick, Boo Boo, who try to steal picnic baskets and stay one step ahead of Ranger Smith.
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TV Show: Ripcord ( 1961 )
Jim Buckley and Ted McKeever are skydivers who run a jump school and parachuting-service company called Ripcord. They spring into action for crime fighting, rescues of one type or another, customized skydiving lessons and various other adventures that could be resolved only by parachuting into the thick of things.
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TV Show: Sir Francis Drake ( 1961 )
Sir Francis Drake was a British adventure series that aired on the ITV Network from 1961-1962.The series starred Starring Terence Morgan as Sir Francis Drake, who was the commander of the vessel, The Golden Hind. As well as battles at sea and an abundance of sword fights, the series also deals with intrigue at Queen Elizabeth's court.
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TV Show: 87th Precinct ( 1961 )
87th Precinct was a crime drama that aired on NBC from 1961–1962.
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TV Show: Whispering Smith ( 1961 )
Whispering Smith was a detective on the Denver, Colorado Police Department in the 1870s. This show took case histories from Smith's adventures. George Romack was Smith's partner and John Richards was the police chief.
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TV Show: The Rag Trade ( 1961 )
The Rag Trade was a British television sitcom broadcast by the BBC between 1961 and 1963 and by LWT between 1977 and 1978.The action centred on a small clothing workshop (the title refers to the textile industry), Fenner's Fashions in London. Although run by Harold Fenner (Peter Jones) and Reg Turner the foreman and pattern cutter (Reg Varney), the female workers are led by militant shop steward Paddy Fleming (Miriam Karlin), ever ready to strike, with the catchphrase "Everybody out!" Other cast members included Sheila Hancock (as Carole Taylor), Esma Cannon (as Lily Swann), Wanda Ventham (as Shirley) in series 2 and Barbara Windsor (as Gloria) in series 1 and (as Judy) in series 3 replacing Sheila Hancock.The Rag Trade was revived by ITV company LWT in 1977, with Jones and Karlin reprising their roles. The 1977 version ran for two series, most of the scripts being based on the BBC episodes from the 1960s, and featured Anna Karen (reprising her role as Olive from On the Buses) and future EastEnders star Gillian Taylforth as factory workers.
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TV Show: Snagglepuss ( 1961 )
Despite being a mountain lion, Snagglepuss is a rather sophisticated individual who merely seeks to better himself and his living situation. He lives in a damp and dark cavern, which isn't too comfortable for someone of his standing. Unfortunately for him, life isn't always fair for a mountain lion and he has to constantly ward off hunters, and some people refuse to talk to him because they're afraid that he'll eat them, not that he would do such a thing. Through it all, Snagglepuss' life is one bizarre twist after another, and even though he's a swell guy, the civilized world seldom wants anything to do with him.
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Movie: The Explosive Generation ( 1961 )
Peter Gifford is a likable, dedicated schoolteacher that teaches a senior life skills class. When student Janet Sommers brings up the topic of sex and dating, he asks students to write questions on the topic, and will cover them in the next class. The parents get wind of what Gifford is about to do, notify the principal, and he warns Peter not to read the questions in class. Gifford decides to go against this and is suspended. The whole student body protests, and the administration gets worried on what to do.
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TV Show: The Dick Tracy Show ( 1961 )
Grab your two-way wrist radios and join Dick Tracy and his crime-busting pals—Joe Jitsu, Go-Go Gomez, Hemlock Holmes, Heap O'Calorie and The Retouchables Squad—as they battle notorious villains like the unibrowed gangster, Flattop Jones, mad scientist, Pruneface, and the infamous Mole.
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TV Show: Misterogers ( 1961 )
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TV Show: The Alvin Show ( 1961 )
This is a show about three chipmunks who are stars. This show has been canceled but i think you can get reruns on video. It was made in the 50's - see what i mean?. I am going to buy the show on video. Then, I'll atleast see the show. I have only see a clip of it, yet i loved it!! It is the most adorable show i've ever seen! Lyrics This is the Alvin Show, The Alvin Show, You'll positively gonna love the Alvin Show. There's Dave Seville, And what is more Here's the boy we know as Theodore. Now you see, On camera three, The brother known as Simon on the family tree. And here's the star of the show, Alvin, Alvin! (musical interlude) Spoken: I am Clyde Crashcup Spoken: Clyde Crashcup, the great inventor. Ready, here we go, Here's the Alvin Show.
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TV Show: The New Breed ( 1961 )
The New Breed was a crime drama series that aired on ABC from 1961-1962.The series starred Leslie Nielsen as the Lieutenant Price Adams who worked on "The Hot Shot Detail" of the LAPD's Metro Squad.