The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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4 Seasons • 147 Episodes
26–30 min per episode
1959 – 1963
Premiered: Tue, Sep 29, 1959
Latest Aired Episode
Season 4, Episode 36: “The Devil and Dobie Gillis”
Desperate for date money, Dobie figuratively sells his soul to Chatsworth and agrees to fix the outcome of a $5,000 charity raffle.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Max Shulman
Martin Manulis
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Manulis
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
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What is The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis about?
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.
How many seasons does The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis have?
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis comprises 4 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis?
Key cast members in The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis include Dwayne Hickman, Bob Denver, Frank Faylen, Florida Friebus, Sheila James Kuehl.
Who created or directed The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis?
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis was developed and directed by Max Shulman.