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.
Cast
Dwayne Hickman
as Dobie Gillis
Bob Denver
as Maynard G. Krebs
Frank Faylen
as Herbert T. Gillis
Florida Friebus
as Winifred Gillis
Sheila James Kuehl
as Zelda Gilroy
Episodes
Season 1
Caper at the Bijou
Dobie and Maynard conspire to rig the raffle at the local movie theatre so that Dobie can win enough money to take Thalia to the prom.
The Best Dressed Man
Dobie competes with Milton Armitage to see whose wardrobe can impress Thalia the most.
Love is a Science
Thalia urges Dobie to become a doctor, but he meets Zelda Gilroy and learns about the scientific concept of propinquity, the psychological tendency for people to form relationships with those whom they encounter often.
The Right Triangle
Dobie's older brother Davey convinces him to invent an affair with a married woman to impress a new girl in school.
Maynard's Farewell to the Troops
Maynard gets drafted.
The Sweet Singer of Central High
After a throat operation, Dobie can sing better than Milton, thus attracting Thalia.
Greater Love Hath No Man
Dobie tries to earn $6 to take Thalia to the Junior Prom.
The Old Goat
Before the big football game, Dobie hatches a scheme for winning by stealing the opposing mascot.
Similar Shows
Shows like this one
Recommended for You
Based on this series
