The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from 1959 to 1963. The series and several episode scripts were adapted from a 1951 collection of short stories of the same name, written by Max Shulman, who had also written a feature film adaptation of his short stories for MGM in 1953, The Affairs of Dobie Gillis. The series revolved around the life of teenager/young adult Dobie Gillis, who, along with his best friend, beatnik Maynard G. Krebs, struggles against the forces of his life - high school, the military, college, and his parents - as he aspires to attain both wealth and dates with girls. The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis was produced by Martin Manulis Productions in association with 20th Century Fox Television. Creator Shulman also wrote the theme song in collaboration with Lionel Newman.
Cast: Dwayne Hickman, Bob Denver, Frank Faylen
39 episodes
- 1. Caper at the BijouDobie and Maynard conspire to rig the raffle at the local movie theatre so that Dobie can win enough money to take Thalia to the prom.TV-PGCCSep 29, 1959
- 2. The Best Dressed ManDobie competes with Milton Armitage to see whose wardrobe can impress Thalia the most.TV-PGCCOct 6, 1959
- 3. Love is a ScienceThalia urges Dobie to become a doctor, but he meets Zelda Gilroy and learns about the scientific concept of propinquity, the psychological tendency for people to form relationships with those whom they encounter often.TV-PGCCOct 13, 1959
- 4. The Right TriangleDobie's older brother Davey convinces him to invent an affair with a married woman to impress a new girl in school.TV-PGCCOct 20, 1959
- 5. Maynard's Farewell to the TroopsMaynard receives his draft notice and Mr. Pomfritt and Dobie host a testimonial farewell dinner for him. This episode introduces Michael J. Pollard as Maynard's beatnik cousin Jerome.TV-PGCCNov 3, 1959
- 6. The Sweet Singer of Central HighAfter a throat operation, Dobie can sing better than Milton, thus attracting Thalia.TV-PGCCNov 10, 1959
- 7. Greater Love Hath No ManDobie tries to earn $6 to take Thalia to the Junior Prom.TV-PGCCNov 17, 1959
- 8. The Old GoatBefore the big football game, Dobie hatches a scheme for winning by stealing the opposing mascot.TV-PGCCNov 24, 1959
- 9. Dobie Gillis: Boy ActorDobie is up against Milton to be leading man in a school play.TV-PGCCDec 1, 1959
- 10. It Takes TwoDobie falls for Poppy Herming but has to win her father's approval too.TV-PGCCDec 8, 1959
- 11. Dobie's Birthday PartyDobie thinks everyone has forgotten his birthday.TV-PGCCDec 15, 1959
- 12. Deck the HallsMr. Gillis is driven crazy by all the Christian celebrations, and almost spends the holidays in jail.TV-PGCCDec 22, 1959
- 13. Couchville, USAHerbert seeks free advice from a child psychiologist.TV-PGCCDec 29, 1959
- 14. The GauchoMr. and Mrs. Gillis take in a young and handsome border from South America.TV-PGCCJan 5, 1960
- 15. The Smoke-Filled RoomDobie runs against Milton for junior class president. Thalia is Dobie's campaign manager.TV-PGCCJan 12, 1960
- 16. The Fist FighterDobie becomes Top Fist by knocking out the legendary Moose. Milton tries to gain the title and Thaila's affections by challenging Dobie.TV-PGCCJan 19, 1960
- 17. The Hunger StrikeDobie goes on a hunger strike until Thalia agrees to be his.TV-PGCCJan 26, 1960
- 18. The Flying MillicansDobie falls for trapeze artist Aphrodite Millican,.TV-PGCCFeb 2, 1960
- 19. Room at the BottomThalia talks Dobie's parents into sending him to Willoughby prep school.TV-PGCCFeb 9, 1960
- 20. The Power of Positive ThinkingIn order to win Thaila from Chatsworth, Dobie reads a book on mental power so he can be the dominating man Thalia wants.TV-PGCCFeb 16, 1960
- 21. Dobie Spreads a RumorDobie and Maynard are puzzled when a rumor they spread about Zelda inheriting a fortune seems to become reality.TV-PGCCFeb 23, 1960
- 22. Love is a FallacyThalia tries to educate Dobie in logical thinking.TV-PGCCMar 1, 1960
- 23. The Chicken from Outer SpaceMaynard gives a chicken an overdose of growth hormones as a biology class project .TV-PGCCMar 8, 1960
- 24. Dobie's Navy BluesDobie lies about joining the navy to impress a girl's sea-minded father.TV-PGCCMar 15, 1960
- 25. Taken to the CleanersDobie, Maynard, and Thalia capture a crooked dry-cleaner who had almost conned them before.TV-PGCCMar 29, 1960
- 26. That's Show BizDobie and most of his friends reluctantly participate in a talent show.TV-PGCCApr 5, 1960
- 27. The Prettiest Collateral in TownDoblie's dad wants him to romance a banker's daughter so he can get a loan.TV-PGCCApr 12, 1960
- 28. Live Alone and I Like ItDobie wants to prove he's grownup, so he moves into a small apartment with Maynard.TV-PGCC30minApr 19, 1960
- 29. The Big SandwichThalia hatches a scheme for Dobie to sell sandwiches at the school picnic.TV-PGCCApr 26, 1960
- 30. Soup and FishDobie, Maynard, and Chatsworth must all share the same tuxedo to get in to a black-tie party at the Armitage mansion.TV-PGCCMay 3, 1960
- 31. Where There's a WillHerbert worries about what will happen to the store after he's gone.TV-PGCC30minMay 10, 1960
- 32. Put Your Feet in Our HandsDobie and Chatsworth complete for the attention of a shoe store owner's daughter in order to get a job at the store.TV-PGCCMay 17, 1960
- 33. Competition is the Life of TradeDobie's newest girlfriend's father happens to be opening a new grocery store. Mr. Gillis tries to spy under the name Fred C. Dobbs.TV-PGCCMay 24, 1960
- 34. The French, They Are a Funny RaceMaynard falls for a French girl and shaves off his goatee.TV-PGCC30minMay 31, 1960
- 35. The Unregistered NurseDobie falls for an older nurse and feigns a disease so he can be near her.TV-PGCCJun 7, 1960
- 36. The Long Arm of the LawDobie's new date's father turns out to be a cop with whom he had a disagreement about picking flowers in the park.TV-PGCC30minJun 14, 1960
- 37. Here Come the GroomA discouraged Dobie finally gives up on finding his dream girl and agrees to marry Zelda.TV-PGCCJun 21, 1960
- 38. A Taste of LobsterDobie finds a girl who doesn't care about money, until her younger sister starts going on finance dates with a richer boy.TV-PGCCJun 28, 1960
- 39. Rock-A-Bye DobieDobie and a girlfriend take a baby-sitting job, but the Gillises suspect Dobie is secretly a father.TV-PGCCJul 5, 1960
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The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from 1959 to 1963. The series and several episode scripts were adapted from a 1951 collection of short stories of the same name, written by Max Shulman, who had also written a feature film adaptation of his short stories for MGM in 1953, The Affairs of Dobie Gillis. The series revolved around the life of teenager/young adult Dobie Gillis, who, along with his best friend, beatnik Maynard G. Krebs, struggles against the forces of his life - high school, the military, college, and his parents - as he aspires to attain both wealth and dates with girls. The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis was produced by Martin Manulis Productions in association with 20th Century Fox Television. Creator Shulman also wrote the theme song in collaboration with Lionel Newman.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Max Shulman
- Studio
- Martin Manulis Productions, 20th Century Fox Television
Maturity rating
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