Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (TV series)
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from September 26, 1969 to January 16, 1970. It was based on the 1936 film of the same name.[1]
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town | |
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Genre | Sitcom |
Based on | Mr. Deeds Goes to Town |
Developed by | Harry Ackerman Bernard Slade |
Starring | Monte Markham Pat Harrington, Jr. |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 17 (1 unaired) (list of episodes) |
Production | |
Camera setup | Multi-camera |
Running time | 30 minutes |
Production company | Screen Gems |
Release | |
Original network | ABC |
Original release | September 26, 1969 – January 16, 1970 |
Premise
A small town newspaper editor inherits a large corporation in Manhattan.[2] He then tries to correct problems that his unscrupulous uncle had caused.[1]
Cast
- Monte Markham as Longfellow Deeds[1]
- Pat Harrington, Jr. as Tony Lawrence[1]
- Herb Voland as Henry Masterson[1]
- Ivor Barry as George[1]
Episodes
No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
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1 | "Pilot" | Frank Capra | Unknown | September 26, 1969 | |
When Mr. Deeds suddenly becomes wealthy, he is overrun by the greedy. | |||||
2 | "The Education of Longfellow Deeds" | Unknown | Unknown | October 3, 1969 | |
In order to learn more about high finance, Deeds goes to night school. | |||||
3 | "The Wonderful Old Saloon" | Unknown | Unknown | October 10, 1969 | |
Deeds' own corporation is about to destroy his favorite saloon. | |||||
4 | "Sparkling Spring" | Unknown | Unknown | October 17, 1969 | |
Deeds goes on a crusade against pollution in air and water. | |||||
5 | "The Pixilated Man" | Unknown | Unknown | October 24, 1969 | |
A TV columnist tries to make it appear as if Deeds is mentally ill. | |||||
6 | "Once Again a Star" | Unknown | Unknown | October 31, 1969 | |
Deeds decides to help a fading film star of whom he's an admirer. | |||||
7 | "Industrial Spy" | Unknown | Unknown | November 7, 1969 | |
In order to get back a $6 million paint formula that was stolen from his company, Deeds forms a gang. | |||||
8 | "Wedding Bells for Deeds" | Unknown | Unknown | November 14, 1969 | |
When Mr. Deeds promises to help a hometown girl, he gets nothing but trouble. | |||||
9 | "There's One Born Every Thirty Years" | Unknown | Unknown | November 21, 1969 | |
Deeds helps a young lady swindle Deeds Enterprises. | |||||
10 | "The Improbable Mr. Deeds" | Unknown | Unknown | November 28, 1969 | |
An artist wants to straighten out Deeds. | |||||
11 | "A Ransom in Small Unmarked Flowers" | Unknown | Unknown | December 5, 1969 | |
Deeds gets kidnapped by a group of young abductors, but he ends up helping them because they know nothing about kidnapping. | |||||
12 | "The Howdy Syndrome" | Unknown | Unknown | December 12, 1969 | |
After coming to the conclusion that his employees have become too computerized, he campaigns to have them meet and gree each other. | |||||
13 | "The Revolt of the Bucket Brigade" | Unknown | Unknown | December 19, 1969 | |
The cleaning crew revolts against Deeds Enterprises, with the help of Mr. Deeds. | |||||
14 | "Touching is Believing" | Unknown | Unknown | December 26, 1969 | |
A new romantic interest (Susan Oliver) becomes a business foe for Masterson. | |||||
15 | "The Marriage Saver" | Unknown | Unknown | January 9, 1970 | |
Deeds tries to save a crumbling marriage. | |||||
16 | "Tricks of the Trade" | Unknown | Unknown | January 16, 1970 | |
A pretty girl (Kristina Holland) is the bait to get Deeds to hire a motivational research outfit. | |||||
17 | "Tarnished Armor" | TBD | TBD | UNAIRED |
References
- Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle (1999). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946-Present (7th ed.). New York: The Ballentine Publishing Group. p. 670. ISBN 0-345-42923-0.
- TV Guide. "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town Cast and Details". TV Guide. Retrieved 2013-02-15.
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