50 Years of American Comedy
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JOEY BISHOP SHOW, THE - A Hobby For Ellie
Air Date/Released | Tuesday, December 29, 1964 |
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Station/Studio | CBS / Danny Thomas Enterprises |
Featuring | Joe Besser (Solo) |
Joey Barnes hosts a CBS Sunday night variety show from New York. Episodes revolve around his professional and personal life, with celebrities appearing as themselves. At home are Joey's beautiful wife Ellie, and maid Hilda. Joe Besser costars as Mr. Jillson, the apartment building superintendent, a high-strung man with a heart of gold. Rounding out the main characters is Larry Corbett, Joey's best friend, head writer and manager.
Concerned that expectant Ellie should be resting, and against her wishes, Joey insists on taking over all the housework. Larry suggests she take up a hobby to avoid boredom. But Joey and Larry spend so much time arguing over what Ellie's hobby should be, she winds up doing the housework anyway.
Crew: Danny Thomas, Joey Bishop (Executive Producers), Charles Stewart (Producer), Mel Ferber (Director), Iz Elinson, Fred S. Fox (Writers)
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