Series · 1953 – 1955 · Comedy
Elizabeth and Alvin are a married couple who live an ordinary suburban life, but inevitably managed to get into predicaments. At the end of most predicaments, Alvin, in variable degrees of frustration, would say, "I shall leave you now, Elizabeth" and would walk out of sight. The announcer would say, "Elizabeth, aren't you ashamed?" She would slowly nod, but then, with a slightly devilish grin, would vigorously shake her head to indicate she wasn't.
1 season · 36 episodes

Episode 01
Not for the Birds/Sleep Problem/Bowling
Elizabeth brings home a parrot. Elizabeth gets angry with Alvin for falling asleep while she's chatting. One of Alvin's bowling buddies comes by and interrupts their dinner.

Episode 02
Bad Mood; First Kiss; Ex-Flame
Three separate stories in the life of our two protagonists. In the first story, Alvin comes home from work and finds Elizabeth in a foul humor; in the second segment, Elizabeth and Alvin recall their hesitant first kiss; and in the third tale, Alvin becomes jealous when Elizabeth invites an old beau to dinner.

Episode 03
Black Eye; Momma for Breakfast; Missing Receptionist
No description available.

Episode 04
Bonus Check, House Cleaning, Richard's Mistake
In the first vignette, Elizabeth and Alvin are planning a long weekend, but they can't leave until Alvin's bonus check arrives in the mail and the postman is late on his rounds; the second Elizabeth comes down with the urge to do some serious house cleaning; in the third, Elizabeth and Alvin try to patch up their neighbors' matrimonial squabble that started when the husband shaved off his mustache without consulting his wife first.

Episode 05
Stolen Car; Patio Gate; Mountain Cabin
No description available.

Episode 06
Cut Down Furniture; Hypnosis; Mister Fuddy's Home Movies
Elizabeth gets ideas from a improvement magazine and "fixes" Alvin's chair. Elizabeth gives hypnosis a try and thinks she's turned Alvin into a lighthouse. Mr. Fuddy tries to show his films to Alvin and Elizabeth but everything goes wrong.

Episode 07
Adding Figures; Cat Costume; Piano Tuner
1. Alvin and Elizabeth have trouble working separate tasks in the same space. 2. Problems being late to a party. 3. Piano tuner visits, played by Frank De Vol.

Episode 08
Collection Agency/Monster with Green Eyes/Good Neighbor Policy
A notice about an overdue hill concerns Elizabeth but doesn't recall the purchase. Alvin expresses admiration for a beautiful actress and Elizabeth becomes jealous. Neighbors who are jingle writers run some by Alvin and Elizabeth.

Episode 09
Detective Stories/Writing a Speech/Moosie on the Patio
1) Elizabeth and company get involved in some detective work. 2) Elizabeth helps write a speech. 3) Antics arise with Moosie.

Episode 10
Everything Goes Wrong/Kind with Animals/Babysitting Eddie Miller
1) Elizabeth sustains a lot of minor injuries. 2) Elizabeth and Alvin observe some animals in the backyard. 3) Babysitting a "child".

Episode 11
Driving Lesson; Fuses in Cellar; Fuddy's Toupee
Incident 1: Elizabeth wants Alvin to buy a new car. Incident 2: Alvin struggles replacing a Fuse in the cellar Incident 3: Alvin asks his boss Mr. Fuddy home for dinner.

Episode 12
Lobster; Milkman Muddle; Sea Sick
No description available.

Episode 13
Mama's Visit; Bicycle Picnic; Nosey Neighborhood
In preparation for a visit from her mom Elizabeth turns the den into a bedroom with Alvin oblivious. Everything goes wrong when Alvin and Elizabeth bike into the country. Elizabeth recalls her early distaste for a busybody neighbor.

Episode 14
Episode 14
No description available.

Episode 15
Moosie in the Kitchen; Jungle in the Living Room; Underhills for Dinner
Elizabeth need help from a man in fixing her husband's dinner. Elizabeth decorates the house in a jungle theme to distract from a problem. Alvin becomes flirtatious with friend Claudette Underhill while his wife is stuck with her dullard husband.

Episode 16
Towel Tussle; Shopping Switch; Tax Thief
1) The couple get into an argument that's more twist than shout. 2) Elizabeth gets deeply involved in shopping. 3) An open door for the tax man is used by a thief.

Episode 17
Nursery Rhymes; First Business Trip; Lake Allergies
1. Alvin is studying nursery rhymes to be prepared for the visit of Elizabeth's four year old niece. 2. Elizabeth is in distress when Alvin for the first time in their marriage is going away on a short business trip. 3. Alvin and Elizabeth is staying over the weekend in Moosie's cabin and Elizabeth won't go to bed because of spiders.

Episode 18
Oak Tree/TV Repair/Drive-In
In the first vignette, Elizabeth tries to convince Alvin to let her plant an oak tree in the middle of their patio; in the second, Alvin attempts to repair his malfunctioning television set by himself; in the third, Elizabeth and Alvin attempt to deal with a charmless carhop at a drive-in movie theater.

Episode 19
Phone Calls to Work/Girl Scout Trip/Census Taker
In the first segment, Elizabeth pesters Alvin with her constant inconsequential phone calls to his office; in the second, Elizabeth asks Alvin to quiz her on the Girl Scout leader's handbook to ensure she's prepared for her first camping trip and in the last part, Elizabeth bedevils a poor census taker.

Episode 20
Photographer; End of the Honeymoon; Numb, Deaf and Blind
Elizabeth does not take seriously Alvin's attempt to win a photo contest. Elizabeth's performance of domestic duties falls short. The effects of physical events for Alvin, Elizabeth and Mrs. Skinridge alter their ability to act normally.

Episode 21
Competitiveness/Leaky Roof/Vacuum Salesman
Alvin gets competitive during ping pong, a heavy rainstorm shows the roof isn't fixed, the couple involve a salesman into figuring out a book's murder plot.

Episode 22
The Psychic; Car Repair for Dummies; Bird Bath
Elizabeth schemes to go on Alvin's business trip; Alvin explains how the car engine works to Elizabeth; and Alvin's friend, Richard, is tasked with delivering a birdbath.

Episode 23
Magazine quiz/Mental telepathy/Backyard golf
1) Elizabeth gives Alvin a magazine quiz. 2) The couple experiments with mental telepathy. 3) Golf practice in the backyard has its own hazards.

Episode 24
Irritating Habits; Hanging Drapes; Bulldog Comes to Visit
Over breakfast Elizabeth and Alvin decide to share each other's annoying habits. Later Elizabeth has trouble with curtains and Alvin makes things worse. Alvin's old buddy visits, treating Elizabeth with such courtesy Alvin ruins it by acting as usual.

Episode 25
Scared Silly; Neighborhood Slingshot; Elmer's Garage
Incident one, Elizabeth and Alvin read mystery books at night and every noise in the house scares them silly. In two, Alvin whittles a slingshot on the front porch while Elizabeth makes him jealous flirting with the neighbor across the street. In three, they take their car to Elmer's Garage to have the horn fixed, but Alvin falls under the mechanic's hypnotic spell.

Episode 26
Sailing; Television; Ping Pong
1. Alvin prepares to sail on the schooner that he purchased with a friend. 2. The couple are among the first to purchase a TV during the early days of television. 3. A bumbling neighbor visits and they try to teach him how to play ping-pong.

Episode 27
Mama's Birthday; Floor Varnishing; Singing Lesson
In preparation for a visit from her mom Elizabeth turns the den into a bedroom with Alvin oblivious. Everything goes wrong when Alvin and Elizabeth bike into the country. Elizabeth recalls her early distate for a busybody neighbor.

Episode 28
Paperboy/Alvin Experiment/Unwelcome Guest
Elizabeth preaches calm when Alvin tries to catch the paperboy who throws the paper in the birdbath. Alvin thinks he can create a miracle lotion. Alvin and Elizabeth can't get rid of a boorish guest who's overstayed his welcome.

Episode 29
Whistler's Father
No description available.

Episode 30
Daylight Savings; the Hot Rock; the Present
No description available.

Episode 31
Counterfeit Bill/Writing a Speech/Moosie on the Patio
No description available.

Episode 32
Monopoly Game; Dinner Party; Contract Interrogation
No description available.

Episode 33
Moosie Visits
No description available.

Episode 34
Mama's Letter; Lodge Dinner; Richard Gets Fired
No description available.

Episode 35
Sunday Paper; Wrong Number; Flat Tire
Elizabeth and Alvin argue over reading the newspaper; a flashback to the new house; a flat tire.

Episode 36
Down in the Dumps; Swimming Pool; Swindle
No description available.
based on 4 votes
Elizabeth and Alvin are a married couple who live an ordinary suburban life, but inevitably managed to get into predicaments. At the end of most predicaments, Alvin, in variable degrees of frustration, would say, "I shall leave you now, Elizabeth" and would walk out of sight. The announcer would say, "Elizabeth, aren't you ashamed?" She would slowly nod, but then, with a slightly devilish grin, would vigorously shake her head to indicate she wasn't.
3 principal cast
Life with Elizabeth is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy from George Tibbles has 1 season and 36 total episodes, rated 5.5/10 by 4 viewers.
Life with Elizabeth has 1 season with 36 episodes in total.
Life with Elizabeth has ended and is no longer in production.
Life with Elizabeth airs on Syndication.
Life with Elizabeth first aired on October 7, 1953.
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