Life with Elizabeth
Elizabeth and Alvin are a married couple who live an ordinary suburban life, but inevitably managed to get into predicaments. At the end of most predicaments, Alvin, in variable degrees of frustration, would say, "I shall leave you now, Elizabeth" and would walk out of sight. The announcer would say, "Elizabeth, aren't you ashamed?" She would slowly nod, but then, with a slightly devilish grin, would vigorously shake her head to indicate she wasn't.
Cast: Betty White, Del Moore, Jack Narz
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Season 1
36 episodes
- 1. Not for the Birds/Sleep Problem/BowlingElizabeth brings home a parrot. Elizabeth gets angry with Alvin for falling asleep while she's chatting. One of Alvin's bowling buddies comes by and interrupts their dinner.TV-GCC30minOct 7, 1953
- 2. Bad Mood; First Kiss; Ex-FlameThree separate stories in the life of our two protagonists. In the first story, Alvin comes home from work and finds Elizabeth in a foul humor; in the second segment, Elizabeth and Alvin recall their hesitant first kiss; and in the third tale, Alvin becomes jealous when Elizabeth invites an old beau to dinner.TV-GCC30minNov 20, 1953
- 3. Black Eye; Momma for Breakfast; Missing ReceptionistNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCC30minFeb 22, 1954
- 4. Bonus Check, House Cleaning, Richard's MistakeIn the first vignette, Elizabeth and Alvin are planning a long weekend, but they can't leave until Alvin's bonus check arrives in the mail and the postman is late on his rounds; the second Elizabeth comes down with the urge to do some serious house cleaning; in the third, Elizabeth and Alvin try to patch up their neighbors' matrimonial squabble that started when the husband shaved off his mustache without consulting his wife first.TV-GCC
- 5. Stolen Car; Patio Gate; Mountain CabinNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCC30minAug 27, 1955
- 6. Cut Down Furniture; Hypnosis; Mister Fuddy's Home MoviesElizabeth gets ideas from a improvement magazine and "fixes" Alvin's chair. Elizabeth gives hypnosis a try and thinks she's turned Alvin into a lighthouse. Mr. Fuddy tries to show his films to Alvin and Elizabeth but everything goes wrong.TV-GCC30minOct 28, 1953
- 7. Adding Figures; Cat Costume; Piano Tuner1. Alvin and Elizabeth have trouble working separate tasks in the same space. 2. Problems being late to a party. 3. Piano tuner visits, played by Frank De Vol.TV-GCC30minAug 4, 1955
- 8. Collection Agency/Monster with Green Eyes/Good Neighbor PolicyA notice about an overdue hill concerns Elizabeth but doesn't recall the purchase. Alvin expresses admiration for a beautiful actress and Elizabeth becomes jealous. Neighbors who are jingle writers run some by Alvin and Elizabeth.TV-GCC30min
- 9. Detective Stories/Writing a Speech/Moosie on the Patio1) Elizabeth and company get involved in some detective work. 2) Elizabeth helps write a speech. 3) Antics arise with Moosie.TV-GCC30min
- 10. Everything Goes Wrong/Kind with Animals/Babysitting Eddie Miller1) Elizabeth sustains a lot of minor injuries. 2) Elizabeth and Alvin observe some animals in the backyard. 3) Babysitting a "child".TV-GCC30min
- 11. Driving Lesson; Fuses in Cellar; Fuddy's ToupeeIncident 1: Elizabeth wants Alvin to buy a new car. Incident 2: Alvin struggles replacing a Fuse in the cellar Incident 3: Alvin asks his boss Mr. Fuddy home for dinner.TV-GCC30minOct 21, 1953
- 12. Lobster; Milkman Muddle; Sea SickNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCC30minAug 12, 1955
- 13. Mama's Visit; Bicycle Picnic; Nosey NeighborhoodIn preparation for a visit from her mom Elizabeth turns the den into a bedroom with Alvin oblivious. Everything goes wrong when Alvin and Elizabeth bike into the country. Elizabeth recalls her early distaste for a busybody neighbor.TV-GCC30minMar 8, 1954
- 14. Episode 14No synopsis available yet.TV-GCC30minMar 1, 1954
- 15. Moosie in the Kitchen; Jungle in the Living Room; Underhills for DinnerElizabeth need help from a man in fixing her husband's dinner. Elizabeth decorates the house in a jungle theme to distract from a problem. Alvin becomes flirtatious with friend Claudette Underhill while his wife is stuck with her dullard husband.TV-GCC30minFeb 3, 1954
- 16. Towel Tussle; Shopping Switch; Tax Thief1) The couple get into an argument that's more twist than shout. 2) Elizabeth gets deeply involved in shopping. 3) An open door for the tax man is used by a thief.TV-GCC30minJul 14, 1955
- 17. Nursery Rhymes; First Business Trip; Lake Allergies1. Alvin is studying nursery rhymes to be prepared for the visit of Elizabeth's four year old niece. 2. Elizabeth is in distress when Alvin for the first time in their marriage is going away on a short business trip. 3. Alvin and Elizabeth is staying over the weekend in Moosie's cabin and Elizabeth won't go to bed because of spiders.TV-GCC30minNov 25, 1953
- 18. Oak Tree/TV Repair/Drive-InIn the first vignette, Elizabeth tries to convince Alvin to let her plant an oak tree in the middle of their patio; in the second, Alvin attempts to repair his malfunctioning television set by himself; in the third, Elizabeth and Alvin attempt to deal with a charmless carhop at a drive-in movie theater.TV-GCC30minFeb 7, 1955
- 19. Phone Calls to Work/Girl Scout Trip/Census TakerIn the first segment, Elizabeth pesters Alvin with her constant inconsequential phone calls to his office; in the second, Elizabeth asks Alvin to quiz her on the Girl Scout leader's handbook to ensure she's prepared for her first camping trip and in the last part, Elizabeth bedevils a poor census taker.TV-GCC30min
- 20. Photographer; End of the Honeymoon; Numb, Deaf and BlindElizabeth does not take seriously Alvin's attempt to win a photo contest. Elizabeth's performance of domestic duties falls short. The effects of physical events for Alvin, Elizabeth and Mrs. Skinridge alter their ability to act normally.TV-GCC30minOct 28, 1953
- 21. Competitiveness/Leaky Roof/Vacuum SalesmanAlvin gets competitive during ping pong, a heavy rainstorm shows the roof isn't fixed, the couple involve a salesman into figuring out a book's murder plot.TV-GCC30min
- 22. The Psychic; Car Repair for Dummies; Bird BathElizabeth schemes to go on Alvin's business trip; Alvin explains how the car engine works to Elizabeth; and Alvin's friend, Richard, is tasked with delivering a birdbath.TV-GCC30minNov 5, 1953
- 23. Magazine quiz/Mental telepathy/Backyard golf1) Elizabeth gives Alvin a magazine quiz. 2) The couple experiments with mental telepathy. 3) Golf practice in the backyard has its own hazards.TV-GCC30min
- 24. Irritating Habits; Hanging Drapes; Bulldog Comes to VisitOver breakfast Elizabeth and Alvin decide to share each other's annoying habits. Later Elizabeth has trouble with curtains and Alvin makes things worse. Alvin's old buddy visits, treating Elizabeth with such courtesy Alvin ruins it by acting as usual.TV-GCC30minSep 1, 1955
- 25. Scared Silly; Neighborhood Slingshot; Elmer's GarageIncident one, Elizabeth and Alvin read mystery books at night and every noise in the house scares them silly. In two, Alvin whittles a slingshot on the front porch while Elizabeth makes him jealous flirting with the neighbor across the street. In three, they take their car to Elmer's Garage to have the horn fixed, but Alvin falls under the mechanic's hypnotic spell.TV-GCC30minOct 14, 1953
- 26. Sailing; Television; Ping Pong1. Alvin prepares to sail on the schooner that he purchased with a friend. 2. The couple are among the first to purchase a TV during the early days of television. 3. A bumbling neighbor visits and they try to teach him how to play ping-pong.TV-GCC30minNov 27, 1953
- 27. Mama's Birthday; Floor Varnishing; Singing LessonIn preparation for a visit from her mom Elizabeth turns the den into a bedroom with Alvin oblivious. Everything goes wrong when Alvin and Elizabeth bike into the country. Elizabeth recalls her early distate for a busybody neighbor.TV-GCC30minFeb 1, 1954
- 28. Paperboy/Alvin Experiment/Unwelcome GuestElizabeth preaches calm when Alvin tries to catch the paperboy who throws the paper in the birdbath. Alvin thinks he can create a miracle lotion. Alvin and Elizabeth can't get rid of a boorish guest who's overstayed his welcome.TV-GCC30minOct 7, 1953
- 29. Whistler's FatherNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCC30minOct 14, 1953
- 30. Daylight Savings; the Hot Rock; the PresentNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCC30minOct 21, 1953
- 31. Counterfeit Bill/Writing a Speech/Moosie on the PatioNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCC30minNov 13, 1953
- 32. Monopoly Game; Dinner Party; Contract InterrogationNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCC30minFeb 8, 1954
- 33. Moosie VisitsNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCC30minFeb 15, 1954
- 34. Mama's Letter; Lodge Dinner; Richard Gets FiredNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCC30minAug 19, 1955
- 35. Sunday Paper; Wrong Number; Flat TireElizabeth and Alvin argue over reading the newspaper; a flashback to the new house; a flat tire.TV-GCC30minSep 9, 1955
- 36. Down in the Dumps; Swimming Pool; SwindleNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCC30min
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Elizabeth and Alvin are a married couple who live an ordinary suburban life, but inevitably managed to get into predicaments. At the end of most predicaments, Alvin, in variable degrees of frustration, would say, "I shall leave you now, Elizabeth" and would walk out of sight. The announcer would say, "Elizabeth, aren't you ashamed?" She would slowly nod, but then, with a slightly devilish grin, would vigorously shake her head to indicate she wasn't.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Duke Goldstone
- Created by
- George Tibbles
- Cast
- Betty White, Del Moore, Jack Narz
- Studio
- Guild Films
Maturity rating
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Audio languages
English
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