The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis(1959)
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis Synopsis
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.
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959) is a comedy series that premiered on September 29, 1959, spanning 4 seasons and 147 episodes. It stars Dwayne Hickman, Bob Denver, Frank Faylen and Florida Friebus. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1959-09-29
- Last aired:
- 1963-06-05
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dwayne Hickman
as Dobie Gillis
Bob Denver
as Maynard G. Krebs
Frank Faylen
as Herbert T. Gillis
Florida Friebus
as Winifred Gillis
Sheila James Kuehl
as Zelda Gilroy
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The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 18 ratings.
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The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis?
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The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959) is available to stream on fuboTV and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis are there?
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The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis has 4 seasons and 147 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on September 29, 1959.
Is The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis still running?
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No. The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on June 5, 1963.
Who is in the cast of The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis?
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The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959) stars Dwayne Hickman, Bob Denver, Frank Faylen, Florida Friebus and Sheila James Kuehl. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis any good?
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The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959) is rated 6.3 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like comedy series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.