Mr. Smith
“He's the chimp who can think”
Series Overview
Mr. Smith is an American sitcom that aired on NBC from September 23 through December 16, 1983. The series was based around the premise of a talking orangutan. Mr. Smith was canceled after thirteen episodes were aired. The orangutan who played Mr. Smith had previously been featured in the Clint Eastwood movies Any Which Way You Can and Every Which Way But Loose.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 13 Episodes
30 min per episode
1983 – 1983
Premiered: Fri, Sep 23, 1983
David LloydLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 12: “Mr. Smith Goes Public”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ed. Weinberger, Stan Daniels, David Lloyd
Stan Daniels, Ed. Weinberger
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Stan Daniels
Producer
Ed. Weinberger
Producer
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What is Mr. Smith about?
Mr. Smith is an American sitcom that aired on NBC from September 23 through December 16, 1983. The series was based around the premise of a talking orangutan. Mr. Smith was canceled after thirteen episodes were aired. The orangutan who played Mr. Smith had previously been featured in the Clint Eastwood movies Any Which Way You Can and Every Which Way But Loose.
How many seasons does Mr. Smith have?
Mr. Smith comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Mr. Smith?
Key cast members in Mr. Smith include Tim Dunigan, Leonard Frey, Stuart Margolin, Terri Garber, Laura Jacoby.
Who created or directed Mr. Smith?
Mr. Smith was developed and directed by Ed. Weinberger, Stan Daniels, David Lloyd.