Pete Bell (Jack Lemmon) was a timid, shy and impetuous assistant buyer for the toy department of the Wilmot Department Store in Manhattan. His wife, Betsy (Lemmon’s real-life wife, Cynthia Stone), was a strong and forceful former secretary-turned-homemaker who constantly had to get her impulsive husband out of jams.
Most episodes revolved around this newlywed couple’s attempts to adjust to married life at 136 Oak Tree Lane in New York. Being married in real life, the dialogue between Lemmon and Stone came very easily.
Pete’s no-nonsense cigar-smoking boss, Alonzo Wilmot, was played by Cliff Hall.
The 15-minute shows were broadcast live. Sponsors included Pepsodent Toothpaste and Lever Brothers.
Pete Bell
Jack Lemmon Betsy Bell
Cynthia Stone
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