The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis was a Syndication network sitcom created by Max Shulman based on his "Dobie Gillis" short stories.
The show aired from September 29, 1959 to June 5, 1963, lasting for four seasons & 147 episodes. It is significant as the first American TV program produced for a major network to feature teenagers as the leading characters.
Plot[]
The series centered on the life of Dobie Gillis, an average teenage boy who strives for beautiful women, fancy cars and money.
Cast[]
- Dwayne Hickman as Dobie Gillis
- Frank Faylen as Herbert T. Gillis
- Florida Friebus as Winifred "Winnie" Gillis
- Bob Denver as Maynard G. Krebs
- Darryl Hickman as Davey Gillis (season 1)
- Michael J. Pollard as Jerome Krebs (season 1)
- Marjorie Bennett as Blossom Kenney (seasons 1-2)
- Tommy Farrell as Riff Ryan (seasons 1-2)
- Lynn Loring as Edwina "Eddie" Kegel (season 3)