Hazel
Hazel is an American sitcom about a fictional live-in maid named Hazel Burke and her employers, the Baxters. The five-season, 154-episode series aired in primetime from September 28, 1961 until April 11, 1966 and was produced by Screen Gems. The show aired on NBC for its first four seasons, and then on CBS for its final season. The first season, except for one color episode was in black and white, the remainder in color. The show was based on the popular single-panel comic strip by cartoonist Ted Key, which appeared in the Saturday Evening Post.
Cast: Shirley Booth, Bobby Buntrock, Lynn Borden
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35 episodes
1. Hazel and the PlaygroundWhile trying to teach Harold how to kick a football, Hazel realizes that what is needed in town is a playground for the children. This leads her to go all out to try to get one despite George and his clients' opinion.TV-GCCSep 28, 1961
2. Hazel Makes a WillIt's that time of the year when Hazel begins warming George up to the idea of a raise but this year, he absolutely refuses, leaving Hazel furious. Later, when Hazel falls and hurts herself, she decides to draw up a will, but George thinks she's planning a lawsuit against him.TV-GCC30minOct 5, 1961
3. Hazel Plays NurseHazel plays Nurse for Mr. B & Missy as she taking care of the ill Baxters around the house after getting caught the flu. It's up to Hazel to get them better with a dose of medicine until Harold is the last Baxter to get caught by the flu.TV-GCC30minOct 12, 1961
4. A Matter of PrincipleHazel is in no mood to be the perfect maid to an important client of George's after she gets a parking ticket that she is sure she didn't deserve. Although, the fine is only a couple of dollars, Hazel wants George to represent her and help her prove that she wan't at fault.TV-GCC30minOct 19, 1961
5. Dorothy's New ClientA competitor of Dorothy's is trying to get her to join her interior decorating business but Dorothy is content with her own small business despite few customers. This prompts Hazel to try to influence the new neighbors into hiring Dorothy to furnish their home.TV-GCCOct 26, 1961
6. What'll We Watch Tonight?George and Dorothy's nightly television viewing has been getting interupted by Hazel who's excuse is that her television set in her room is broken. This leads to George taking her down to the store to by her one, which is where she decides to get a color TV and quickly becomes the talk of the town.TV-GCCNov 2, 1961
7. A Dog for HaroldHarold is out playing and finds an abandoned dog and brings him home. Hazel and Dorothy are overjoyed but the joy becomes fear when they remember that George forbids a dog in the house. This leads them to plot together to convince George to let Harold keep the dog.TV-GCC30minNov 9, 1961
8. George's NieceHazel tries cementing a mother-daughter relationship. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake. Nancy: Davey Davison. Deirdre: Cathy Lewis.TV-GCC30minNov 16, 1961
9. Everybody's Thankful But Us TurkeysHazel teaches the Baxters the meaning of Thanksgiving. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake, Bobby Buntrock.TV-GCC30minNov 23, 1961
10. Winter WonderlandThe Baxters are planning a weekend ski trip to a lodge and Hazel is planning on going along to be in a snow contest with a man she has a crush on. However, Hazel may have to sit out of the race when George has to work unexpectedly and insists that Hazel stay with him while Harold go along ahead.TV-GCC30minDec 7, 1961
11. Hazel's Winning PersonalityHazel's friend Laura wants to get the attentions of a new gardner in the neighborhood but has some trouble doing so. This leads her and Hazel to take a class in changing your personality. Soon, Hazel begins doing so to hers and begins doing just what the instructor tells the class, shower everyone with compliments. However, Hazel's constant complimenting gets her into hot water with George and Dorothy.TV-GCC30minDec 14, 1961
12. Hazel's Christmas ShoppingHazel has one gift to buy before Christmas and it's for Dorothy. However, when she discovers she doesn't have enough money for it, she gets a job at a department store and encounters a shoplifter.TV-GCC30minDec 21, 1961
13. Dorothy's ObsessionDorothy must have a piano she sees at an antique auction.TV-GCC30minDec 28, 1961
14. Hazel's Dog DaysHow to teach the Baxters' old dog new tricks? Shirley Booth, Don DeFore.TV-GCC30minJan 4, 1962
15. Replacement for PhoebeHazel tries to recruit a new maid for the Johnsons. Don DeFore, Whitney Blake, Bobby Buntrock. Harriet: Norma Varden. Herbert: Donald Foster.TV-GCC30minJan 11, 1962
16. Hazel's Famous RecipesNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCCJan 18, 1962
17. Hazel's Tough CustomerMr. Griffin asks Hazel to marry him after buying a house in the neighborhood.TV-GCCJan 25, 1962
18. Hazel's Secret WishHazel is snubbed by other vacationers at a resort. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake. Edith: Peg La Centra. Elaine: Betty Lou Gerson.TV-GCC30minFeb 1, 1962
19. Hazel, the Tryst BusterHazel's suspicions rise as George's old girlfriend visits. Trudy: Kathie Browne. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake, Bobby Buntrock.TV-GCC30minFeb 8, 1962
20. The Investment ClubA businessman tries selling worthless stock to Hazel's friends. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake.TV-GCC30minFeb 15, 1962
21. Hazel's Mona Lisa GrinHazel discovers that the artist who painted her portrait is now famous.TV-GCCMar 1, 1962
22. Hazel and the GardenerNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCCMar 8, 1962
23. Dorothy's BirthdayHazel gives up her day off to prepare food for Dorothy's luncheon. Shirley Booth, Whitney Blake, Don DeFore. Jane: Joan Banks. Agnes: Deirdre Owen. Fred: Kenny Jackson.TV-GCC30minMar 15, 1962
24. Number, Please?George misplaces a slip of paper with his unlisted telephone number. Don DeFore, Shirley Booth, Whitney Blake. Sutherland: Vinton Hayworth. Brady: Dub Taylor.TV-GCC30minMar 22, 1962
25. Them New Neighbors is NiceStan Blake's teen-age son develops a crush on Dorothy. Shirley Booth, Whitney Blake, Don DeFore. Stan: John Newton. Don: Paul Engle. Rosie: Maudie Prickett.TV-GCC30minMar 29, 1962
26. Hazel's Pajama PartyHazel organizes a pajama party for a motherless girl. Linda: Brenda Scott. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake.TV-GCC30minApr 5, 1962
27. Three Little CubsDorothy tries getting a snobbish boy to join the Cub Scouts. Whitney Blake, Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Bobby Buntrock. Anne: Alix Talton. Kingsley: Henry Hunter.TV-GCC30minApr 12, 1962
28. Bringing Out the JohnsonsHazel spearheads a campaign for aid to education. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake, Bobby Buntrock. Johnson: Donald Foster. Mrs. Johnson: Norma Varden.TV-GCC30minApr 19, 1962
29. Hazel QuitsHazel quits when George takes on a client who plans to drain a lake and build a factory. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake. Wheeler: John Litel. Cooper: Charles Seel.TV-GCC30minApr 26, 1962
30. Hazel the MatchmakerNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCCMay 3, 1962
31. Rock-a-Bye BabyHazel becomes a part-time nurse to the Johnsons' niece. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake. Harriet: Norma Varden. Herbert: Donald Foster. Miss Simmons: Mary Grace Canfield.TV-GCC30minMay 10, 1962
32. The Burglar in Mr. B's P.J.'sHazel feeds and shelters a suspected thief. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore.TV-GCC30minMay 17, 1962
33. Heat WaveThe mercury and George's blood pressure rise as Hazel campaigns for an air conditioner. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake. Barney: Robert B. Williams.TV-GCC30minMay 24, 1962
34. George's AssistantHazel plays Cupid for two young law students. Don DeFore, Whitney Blake. Phil: Ken Wales. Gail: Maggie Pierce. Mr. Griffin: Howard Smith.TV-GCC30minMay 31, 1962
35. Hazel's DayThe Baxters celebrate Hazel's Day by taking their maid to dinner. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake. Deirdre: Cathy Lewis. Mitch: Dub Taylor. Harry: Robert P. Lieb.TV-GCC30minJun 7, 1962
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Hazel is an American sitcom about a fictional live-in maid named Hazel Burke and her employers, the Baxters. The five-season, 154-episode series aired in primetime from September 28, 1961 until April 11, 1966 and was produced by Screen Gems. The show aired on NBC for its first four seasons, and then on CBS for its final season. The first season, except for one color episode was in black and white, the remainder in color. The show was based on the popular single-panel comic strip by cartoonist Ted Key, which appeared in the Saturday Evening Post.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Ted Key
- Studio
- Screen Gems
