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The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

  • TV Series
  • 1959–1963
  • TV-Y7
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
2.3K
YOUR RATING
Bob Denver and Dwayne Hickman in The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959)
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Quirky ComedySitcomComedyFamily

A young man schemes and strives for beautiful women, fancy cars, and money.A young man schemes and strives for beautiful women, fancy cars, and money.A young man schemes and strives for beautiful women, fancy cars, and money.

  • Creator
    • Max Shulman
  • Stars
    • Dwayne Hickman
    • Bob Denver
    • Frank Faylen
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    2.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creator
      • Max Shulman
    • Stars
      • Dwayne Hickman
      • Bob Denver
      • Frank Faylen
    • 30User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

    Episodes

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    The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
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    Top Cast99+

    Dwayne Hickman
    Dwayne Hickman
    • Dobie Gillis
    • 1959–1963
    Bob Denver
    Bob Denver
    • Maynard G. Krebs…
    • 1959–1963
    Frank Faylen
    Frank Faylen
    • Herbert T. Gillis
    • 1959–1963
    Florida Friebus
    Florida Friebus
    • Winifred Gillis
    • 1959–1963
    William Kinney
    • Student…
    • 1959–1962
    Sheila James Kuehl
    Sheila James Kuehl
    • Zelda Gilroy
    • 1959–1963
    Steve Franken
    Steve Franken
    • Chatsworth Osborne, Jr.…
    • 1960–1963
    William Schallert
    William Schallert
    • Mr. Leander Pomfritt…
    • 1959–1962
    Doris Packer
    Doris Packer
    • Clarissa Osborne…
    • 1960–1963
    Jean Byron
    Jean Byron
    • Dr. Imogene Burkhart…
    • 1959–1963
    Tuesday Weld
    Tuesday Weld
    • Thalia Menninger
    • 1959–1962
    Albert Cavens
    Albert Cavens
    • Waiter…
    • 1960–1963
    David Bond
    David Bond
    • Tremblay…
    • 1959–1963
    Marjorie Bennett
    Marjorie Bennett
    • Blossom Kenney
    • 1959–1961
    Angelo De Meo
    Angelo De Meo
    • Vedaglio…
    • 1960–1962
    Tom Montgomery
    • Announcer…
    • 1961–1962
    Bobby Diamond
    Bobby Diamond
    • Duncan Gillis
    • 1962–1963
    Raymond Bailey
    Raymond Bailey
    • Dean Magruder
    • 1961–1962
    • Creator
      • Max Shulman
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      This series' pilot was the first professional acting job for Bob Denver, who had been a grade-school teacher and postal worker before joining the cast. Denver's sister, a casting agent's secretary, had his name added to the audition candidates for the role of Maynard G. Krebs.
    • Goofs
      During the series, Dobie and Maynard join the Army, but Maynard never shaves his goatee, which would be required in basic training.
    • Quotes
      • [repeated line]
      • [whenever anyone mentions work]
      • Maynard G. Krebs: WORK?
    • Connections
      Featured in Let the Good Times Roll (1973)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 29, 1959 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dobie Gillis
    • Filming locations
      • William Fox Studios - 1401 N. Western Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • 20th Century Fox Television
      • Martin Manulis Productions
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 30m
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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