Meet Corliss Archer (TV series)
| Meet Corliss Archer | |
|---|---|
 Corliss Archer depicted in the title sequence |
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| Genre | Sitcom |
| Written by | Jerry Adelman F. Hugh Herbert Margaret Coffey Tom Coffey Phil Shuken |
| Directed by | Lewis Allen Leon Benson Eddie Davis Leslie Goodwins Lambert Hillyer Herbert L. Strock |
| Starring | Ann Baker Mary Brian John Eldredge |
| Narrated by | Hy Averback |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 39 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Frederick W. Ziv |
| Producer(s) | Eddie Davis Herbert L. Strock |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 22–25 minutes |
| Production company(s) | ZIV Television Programs |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | Syndication |
| Picture format | Black-and-white |
| Audio format | Monaural |
| Original run | April 2, 1954 – December 24, 1954 |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows | Meet Corliss Archer |
Meet Corliss Archer is an American sitcom that aired in syndication from April to December 1954. The series stars Ann Baker in the title role. The program was an adaptation of the radio series of the same name, which was based on a series of short stories by F. Hugh Herbert.
Synopsis
Corliss Archer is a lovable blonde teenager delicately balancing her high-school life and relationship with goofy boyfriend Dexter Franklin, and her homelife with parents Harry and Janet Archer.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Ann Baker | Corliss Archer |
| Mary Brian | Janet Archer |
| John Eldredge | Harry Archer |
| Robert Ellis | Dexter Franklin |
| Ken Christy | Bill Franklin |
| Vera Marshe | Mary Franklin |
Production notes
Meet Corliss Archer was executive produced by Frederick W. Ziv, and produced by ZIV Television Programs.
Syndication and DVD release
The series, which is public domain, is occasionally still repeated in the United States today, usually on small over-the-air networks and cable channels.
The series has also appeared on DVDs by companies such as Alpha Video, Echo Bridge, and Mill Creek.
See also
- Meet Corliss Archer, the radio version of the series which ran from 1943 to 1956.
External links
- Meet Corliss Archer at the Internet Movie Database
- Meet Corliss Archer at TV.com
- Episodes of Meet Corliss Archer at the Internet Archive
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