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The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

★6.3 1959 – 1963 4 Seasons Max Shulman TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

4 seasons · 147 episodes

Caper at the Bijou

Episode 01

Caper at the Bijou

Sep 29, 1959

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

Episode 02

The Best Dressed Man

Oct 6, 1959

Dobie competes with Milton Armitage to see whose wardrobe can impress Thalia the most.

Love is a Science

Episode 03

Love is a Science

Oct 13, 1959

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

Episode 04

The Right Triangle

Oct 20, 1959

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

Episode 05

Maynard's Farewell to the Troops

Nov 3, 1959

Maynard receives his draft notice and Mr. Pomfritt and Dobie host a testimonial farewell dinner for him. This episode introduces Michael J. Pollard as Maynard's beatnik cousin Jerome.

The Sweet Singer of Central High

Episode 06

The Sweet Singer of Central High

Nov 10, 1959

After a throat operation, Dobie can sing better than Milton, thus attracting Thalia.

Greater Love Hath No Man

Episode 07

Greater Love Hath No Man

Nov 17, 1959

Dobie tries to earn $6 to take Thalia to the Junior Prom.

The Old Goat

Episode 08

The Old Goat

Nov 24, 1959

Before the big football game, Dobie hatches a scheme for winning by stealing the opposing mascot.

Dobie Gillis: Boy Actor

Episode 09

Dobie Gillis: Boy Actor

Dec 1, 1959

Dobie is up against Milton to be leading man in a school play.

It Takes Two

Episode 10

It Takes Two

Dec 8, 1959

Dobie falls for Poppy Herming but has to win her father's approval too.

Dobie's Birthday Party

Episode 11

Dobie's Birthday Party

Dec 15, 1959

Dobie thinks everyone has forgotten his birthday.

Deck the Halls

Episode 12

Deck the Halls

Dec 22, 1959

Mr. Gillis is driven crazy by all the Christian celebrations, and almost spends the holidays in jail.

Couchville, USA

Episode 13

Couchville, USA

Dec 29, 1959

Herbert seeks free advice from a child psychiologist.

The Gaucho

Episode 14

The Gaucho

Jan 5, 1960

Mr. and Mrs. Gillis take in a young and handsome border from South America.

The Smoke-Filled Room

Episode 15

The Smoke-Filled Room

Jan 12, 1960

Dobie runs against Milton for junior class president. Thalia is Dobie's campaign manager.

The Fist Fighter

Episode 16

The Fist Fighter

Jan 19, 1960

Dobie becomes Top Fist by knocking out the legendary Moose. Milton tries to gain the title and Thaila's affections by challenging Dobie.

The Hunger Strike

Episode 17

The Hunger Strike

Jan 26, 1960

Dobie goes on a hunger strike until Thalia agrees to be his.

The Flying Millicans

Episode 18

The Flying Millicans

Feb 2, 1960

Dobie falls for trapeze artist Aphrodite Millican,.

Room at the Bottom

Episode 19

Room at the Bottom

Feb 9, 1960

Thalia talks Dobie's parents into sending him to Willoughby prep school.

The Power of Positive Thinking

Episode 20

The Power of Positive Thinking

Feb 16, 1960

In order to win Thaila from Chatsworth, Dobie reads a book on mental power so he can be the dominating man Thalia wants.

Dobie Spreads a Rumor

Episode 21

Dobie Spreads a Rumor

Feb 23, 1960

Dobie and Maynard are puzzled when a rumor they spread about Zelda inheriting a fortune seems to become reality.

Love is a Fallacy

Episode 22

Love is a Fallacy

Mar 1, 1960

Thalia tries to educate Dobie in logical thinking.

The Chicken from Outer Space

Episode 23

The Chicken from Outer Space

Mar 8, 1960

Maynard gives a chicken an overdose of growth hormones as a biology class project .

Dobie's Navy Blues

Episode 24

Dobie's Navy Blues

Mar 15, 1960

Dobie lies about joining the navy to impress a girl's sea-minded father.

Taken to the Cleaners

Episode 25

Taken to the Cleaners

Mar 29, 1960

Dobie, Maynard, and Thalia capture a crooked dry-cleaner who had almost conned them before.

That's Show Biz

Episode 26

That's Show Biz

Apr 5, 1960

Dobie and most of his friends reluctantly participate in a talent show.

The Prettiest Collateral in Town

Episode 27

The Prettiest Collateral in Town

Apr 12, 1960

Doblie's dad wants him to romance a banker's daughter so he can get a loan.

Live Alone and I Like It

Episode 28

Live Alone and I Like It

Apr 19, 1960 · 30 min

Dobie wants to prove he's grownup, so he moves into a small apartment with Maynard.

The Big Sandwich

Episode 29

The Big Sandwich

Apr 26, 1960

Thalia hatches a scheme for Dobie to sell sandwiches at the school picnic.

Soup and Fish

Episode 30

Soup and Fish

May 3, 1960

Dobie, Maynard, and Chatsworth must all share the same tuxedo to get in to a black-tie party at the Armitage mansion.

Where There's a Will

Episode 31

Where There's a Will

May 10, 1960 · 30 min

Herbert worries about what will happen to the store after he's gone.

Put Your Feet in Our Hands

Episode 32

Put Your Feet in Our Hands

May 17, 1960

Dobie and Chatsworth complete for the attention of a shoe store owner's daughter in order to get a job at the store.

Competition is the Life of Trade

Episode 33

Competition is the Life of Trade

May 24, 1960

Dobie's newest girlfriend's father happens to be opening a new grocery store. Mr. Gillis tries to spy under the name Fred C. Dobbs.

The French, They Are a Funny Race

Episode 34

The French, They Are a Funny Race

May 31, 1960 · 30 min

Maynard falls for a French girl and shaves off his goatee.

The Unregistered Nurse

Episode 35

The Unregistered Nurse

Jun 7, 1960

Dobie falls for an older nurse and feigns a disease so he can be near her.

The Long Arm of the Law

Episode 36

The Long Arm of the Law

Jun 14, 1960 · 30 min

Dobie's new date's father turns out to be a cop with whom he had a disagreement about picking flowers in the park.

Here Come the Groom

Episode 37

Here Come the Groom

Jun 21, 1960

A discouraged Dobie finally gives up on finding his dream girl and agrees to marry Zelda.

A Taste of Lobster

Episode 38

A Taste of Lobster

Jun 28, 1960

Dobie finds a girl who doesn't care about money, until her younger sister starts going on finance dates with a richer boy.

Rock-A-Bye Dobie

Episode 39

Rock-A-Bye Dobie

Jul 5, 1960

Dobie and a girlfriend take a baby-sitting job, but the Gillises suspect Dobie is secretly a father.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 6.3 /10

based on 18 votes

Synopsis

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.

Comedy

Cast

5 principal cast

Dwayne Hickman

Dwayne Hickman

Dobie Gillis

Bob Denver

Bob Denver

Maynard G. Krebs

Frank Faylen

Frank Faylen

Herbert T. Gillis

Florida Friebus

Florida Friebus

Winifred Gillis

Sheila James Kuehl

Sheila James Kuehl

Zelda Gilroy

Where to watch The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy from Max Shulman has 4 seasons and 147 total episodes, rated 6.3/10 by 18 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis have?

The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis has 4 seasons with 147 episodes in total.

Is The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis still on the air?

The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis?

The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis airs on CBS.

When did The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis first air?

The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis first aired on September 29, 1959.

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