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The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959)

TV Series ★ 6.3 30 min

Comedy

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.

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Released
September 29, 1959
Runtime
30 min
Rating
TV-PG
IMDb
tt0052490
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Studio
Martin Manulis Productions,

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Cast

Dwayne Hickman Dwayne Hickman Dobie Gillis Bob Denver Bob Denver Maynard G. Krebs Frank Faylen Frank Faylen Herbert T. Gillis Florida Friebus Florida Friebus Winifred Gillis Sheila James Kuehl Sheila James Kuehl Zelda Gilroy

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who created The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis?
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis was created by Max Shulman.
Who stars in The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis?
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis stars Dwayne Hickman, Bob Denver, Frank Faylen, Florida Friebus.
When was The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis released?
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis is a 1959 comedy series.
Where can I watch The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis?
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