The Don Rickles Show is an American comedy television series. The series stars Don Rickles, Louise Sorel, Erin Moran, Robert Hogan, and Joyce Van Patten. The series aired on CBS from January 14 until May 26, 1972.[1][2] It ranked 56th out of 78 shows that season with an average 15.5 rating.[3] It shares the same title as a short-lived variety series that Rickles had headlined on ABC in 1968.
| The Don Rickles Show | |
|---|---|
 Rickles and Louise Sorel, 1971 | |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Created by | Sam Denoff |
| Starring | Don Rickles Louise Sorel Erin Moran Robert Hogan Joyce Van Patten |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Joseph Scandore |
| Producers | Sam Denoff Sheldon Leonard Hy Averback |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production company | Sheldon Leonard Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBS |
| Release | January 14 – May 26, 1972 |
Premise
editThe Don Rickles Show focused on an advertising agency executive, and his "life and endless problems" with his job and his family.[2] Don Robinson, the main character, encountered difficulties both at work and at home. His battles apparently did not appeal to audiences, leading to the series's four-month run.[2]
Cast
edit- Don Rickles as Don Robinson[2]
- Louise Sorel as Barbara Robinson[2]
- Erin Moran as Janie Robinson[2]
- Robert Hogan as Tyler Benedict[2]
- Joyce Van Patten as Jean Benedict[2]
- Barry Gordon as Conrad Musk[2]
- Judith Cassmore as Audrey
Personnel
editSheldon Leonard and Joseph Sandore were executive producers, Hy Averback was the producer, and Sam Denoff was the creator and executive consultant.[4]
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Premiere" | Unknown | Unknown | January 14, 1972 |
| 2 | "Greetings from Uncle Sam" | Unknown | Unknown | January 21, 1972 |
| 3 | "The Mercy of the Court" | Unknown | Unknown | January 28, 1972 |
| 4 | "Don's New Used Car" | Unknown | Unknown | February 4, 1972 |
| 5 | "The Moo Cow Child" | Unknown | Unknown | February 11, 1972 |
| 6 | "Strictly Neutral" | Unknown | Unknown | February 18, 1972 |
| 7 | "When There's a Will..." | Unknown | Unknown | March 3, 1972 |
| 8 | "The Candidate" | Unknown | Unknown | March 10, 1972 |
| 9 | "The Dr. Rudolph Affair" | Unknown | Unknown | March 17, 1972 |
| 10 | "Split Ticket" | Unknown | Unknown | March 24, 1972 |
| 11 | "Watch on the Line" | Unknown | Unknown | March 31, 1972 |
| 12 | "I Want My Quarterback" | Unknown | Unknown | April 14, 1972 |
| 13 | "Audrey Come Home" | Unknown | Unknown | April 21, 1972 |
References
edit- ^ Leszczak, Bob (2 November 2012). Single Season Sitcoms, 1948-1979: A Complete Guide - Bob Leszczak. McFarland. ISBN 9780786468126. Retrieved 2017-07-04.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle (2007). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946–Present (9 ed.). New York: Random House Publishing. p. 379. ISBN 978-0-345-49773-4. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ "The TV Ratings Guide: 1971-72 Ratings History". Retrieved Nov 18, 2020.
- ^ "'The Don Rickles Show'". The Marshall News Messenger. Texas, Marshall. January 9, 1972. p. 40. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
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