1 9 5 9 (USA)
8 x 30 minute episodes
This short-lived NBC sitcom – the last completely live prime-time sitcom – starred Donald Cook as attorney Tom Blake.
Rounding out the cast were Tom’s wife, Mary (Joan Bennett); their 14-year-old tomboy daughter Pamela (Brigid Bazlen), who had just discovered boys; her 17-year-old brother Johnny (Martin Huston), and Pamela’s best friend, Timmy Barnes (Lorna Gillam).
The principal of Pam’s school was Mr Woodman (Victor Thorley).
The black & white episodes were broadcast live from New York on Thursday nights. Sponsors included Oldsmobile and General Foods.
A blatant piece of network promotion was visible in the Blake household – an NBC peacock screen took pride of place in the living room fireplace!
Tom Blake
Donald Cook
Mary Blake
Joan Bennett
Pam Blake
Brigid Bazlen
Johnny Blake
Martin Huston
Timmy Barnes
Lorna Gillam
Principal Sam Woodman
Victor Thorley
Episodes
Pilot | Father Takes Up Golf | Pam Fails to Land a Part in the School Play | The Anniversary Party | Cheating | Baseball | Sophomore Queen | Slam Book