Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
    Nostalgia Central
    Banner
    • Home
    • Blog
      • Lists
      • Playlists
    • Television
      • Shows by Decade
        • 1950s Television
        • 1960s Television
        • 1970s Television
        • 1980s Television
        • 1990s Television
      • Shows by Genre
        • Comedy
        • Drama
        • Kids TV
        • Variety
        • News & Sport
        • Advertisements
      • Shows by Country
        • UK TV
        • USA TV
        • Australia & NZ TV
        • Canada TV
        • Europe TV
        • Japan TV
      • Shows A to K
        • Shows A
        • Shows B
        • Shows C
        • Shows D
        • Shows E
        • Shows F
        • Shows G
        • Shows H
        • Shows I
        • Shows J
        • Shows K
      • Shows L to Z
        • Shows L
        • Shows M
        • Shows N
        • Shows O
        • Shows P
        • Shows Q
        • Shows R
        • Shows S
        • Shows T
        • Shows U
        • Shows V
        • Shows W
        • Shows X
        • Shows Y
        • Shows Z
      • Shows 0 to 9
    • Music
      • Music by Decade
        • 1950s Music
        • 1960s Music
        • 1970s Music
        • 1980s Music
        • 1990s Music
      • Music A to K
        • Music A
        • Music B
        • Music C
        • Music D
        • Music E
        • Music F
        • Music G
        • Music H
        • Music I
        • Music J
        • Music K
      • Music L to Z
        • Music L
        • Music M
        • Music N
        • Music O
        • Music P
        • Music Q
        • Music R
        • Music S
        • Music T
        • Music U
        • Music V
        • Music W
        • Music X
        • Music Y
        • Music Z
      • Music 0 to 9
      • Genres
      • Music on Film & TV
      • One-Hit Wonders
      • Online Radio
    • Movies
      • Movies by Decade
        • 1950s Movies
          • Movies 1950
          • Movies 1951
          • Movies 1952
          • Movies 1953
          • Movies 1954
          • Movies 1955
          • Movies 1956
          • Movies 1957
          • Movies 1958
          • Movies 1959
        • 1960s Movies
          • Movies 1960
          • Movies 1961
          • Movies 1962
          • Movies 1963
          • Movies 1964
          • Movies 1965
          • Movies 1966
          • Movies 1967
          • Movies 1968
          • Movies 1969
        • 1970s Movies
          • Movies 1970
          • Movies 1971
          • Movies 1972
          • Movies 1973
          • Movies 1974
          • Movies 1975
          • Movies 1976
          • Movies 1977
          • Movies 1978
          • Movies 1979
        • 1980s Movies
          • Movies 1980
          • Movies 1981
          • Movies 1982
          • Movies 1983
          • Movies 1984
          • Movies 1985
          • Movies 1986
          • Movies 1987
          • Movies 1988
          • Movies 1989
        • 1990s Movies
          • Movies 1990
          • Movies 1991
          • Movies 1992
          • Movies 1993
          • Movies 1994
          • Movies 1995
          • Movies 1996
          • Movies 1997
          • Movies 1998
          • Movies 1999
      • Movies A to K
        • Movies A
        • Movies B
        • Movies C
        • Movies D
        • Movies E
        • Movies F
        • Movies G
        • Movies H
        • Movies I
        • Movies J
        • Movies K
      • Movies L to Z
        • Movies L
        • Movies M
        • Movies N
        • Movies O
        • Movies P
        • Movies Q
        • Movies R
        • Movies S
        • Movies T
        • Movies U
        • Movies V
        • Movies W
        • Movies X
        • Movies Y
        • Movies Z
      • Movies 0 to 9
    • Pop Culture
      • Fads
      • Toys & Games
      • Fashion
      • Decor
      • Food & Drink
      • People
      • Radio
      • Technology
      • Transport
    • Social History
      • 1950s Year by Year
      • 1960s Year by Year
      • 1970s Year by Year
      • 1980s Year by Year
      • 1990s Year by Year
      • Events
    Nostalgia Central
    Home»Television»Shows by Decade»1950s Television
    1950s Television Comedy Shows E 1 Min Read

    Easy Aces

    Share
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Reddit Email

    1 9 4 9 – 1 9 5 0 (USA)

    Goodman Ace and Jane Sherwood Ace had a long and successful history in radio. His character was witty and her character was batty. Jane was malapropism-prone, uttering classic lines such as, “Time wounds all heels,” “I’m his awful wedded wife” and “You could’ve knocked me over with a fender.”

    After each of those, Goodman (Mr Ace as he was called on the show) would inquire, “Isn’t that awful?” Jane frequently uttered a very nasal-sounding, “All right,” in answer to Goodman’s questions.

    The Aces also did many commercials together for companies such as Lincoln Mercury.

    Jane had a friend named Dorothy on this TV version, played by Bette Garde. After the demise of Easy Aces, for all intents and purposes, Jane went into retirement, but Goodman had success writing for Milton Berle, Danny Kaye, and Perry Como.

    He was also the writer and producer of a nightly five-minute program called Ruthie on the Telephone on CBS in 1949.

    Years later, Goodman became involved with a Canadian sitcom shown in America called The Trouble with Tracy (many episodes were old Easy Aces plots revamped).

    Goodman 
    Goodman Ace
    Jane 
    Jane Ace
    Dorothy
    Bette Garde

    Related Posts

    • Clarence
      Clarence
      1 9 8 8 (UK) 6 x 30 minute episodes Ronnie Barker announced his retirement from television in 1988 but…
    • That Beryl Marston . . . !
      That Beryl Marston . . . !
      1 9 8 1 (UK) 6 x 30 minute episodes See her everywhere you go All her merchandise on show Who's…
    • Hey, Jeannie!
      Hey, Jeannie!
      1 9 5 6 - 1 9 5 8 (USA) 32 x 30 minute episodes 24-year-old Jeannie MacLennan (Jeannie Carson), a…
    • Ace Crawford, Private Eye
      Ace Crawford, Private Eye
      1 9 8 3 (USA) 5 x 30 minute episodes This short-lived (five episodes) CBS sitcom introduced Ace Crawford - probably…
    • Agony
      Agony
      1 9 7 9 - 1 9 8 1 (UK) 20 x 30 minute episodes Maureen Lipman starred as Jane Lucas…
    • Lucy Show, The
      Lucy Show, The
      1 9 6 2 - 1 9 6 8 (USA) 156 x 30 minute episodes Following her divorce from Desi Arnaz,…
    • Trouble with Tracy, The
      Trouble with Tracy, The
      1 9 7 0 (Canada) 130 x 30 minute episodes This infamously awful low-budget sitcom was shot in Toronto (but set…
    • Lucie Arnaz Show, The
      Lucie Arnaz Show, The
      1 9 8 5 (USA) 6 x 30 minute episodes Arnaz played psychologist Dr Jane Lucas, who dispensed advice on a…

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Reddit Email
    Previous ArticleWorking It Out
    Next Article Cactus

    Comments are closed.

    NC Radio Player
    Search the site

    Nostalgia Central has been a labour of love since 1998. The site carries no advertising, and I rely on donations to help with running costs and to keep the site running for your entertainment and education.

    If you find the site informative or enjoyable, please consider a donation – no matter how small. 

    Thank you so much.
    Enjoy your trip in the time machine!

    You may also like

    • Trouble with Tracy, The
      Trouble with Tracy, The
      1 9 7 0 (Canada) 130 x 30 minute episodes This infamously awful low-budget sitcom was shot in Toronto (but set…
    • Ace Crawford, Private Eye
      Ace Crawford, Private Eye
      1 9 8 3 (USA) 5 x 30 minute episodes This short-lived (five episodes) CBS sitcom introduced Ace Crawford - probably…
    • Agony
      Agony
      1 9 7 9 - 1 9 8 1 (UK) 20 x 30 minute episodes Maureen Lipman starred as Jane Lucas…
    • Sirota's Court
      Sirota's Court
      1 9 7 6 - 1 9 7 7 (USA) 13 x 30 minute episodes The Honorable Matthew J Sirota (Michael…


    Nostalgia Central covers the period 1950 to 1999 and contains some words and references which reflect the attitudes of those times and which may be considered culturally sensitive, offensive or inappropriate today.
    Copyright © 1998, 2023 Nostalgia Central. Run by volunteers. Funded by donations.
    • About Nostalgia Central
    • Contact
    • FAQ

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.