Meet Corliss Archer
Meet Corliss Archer is an American sitcom that aired in syndication from April to December 1954. The series stars Ann Baker in the title role. The program was an adaptation of the radio series of the same name, which was based on a series of short stories by F. Hugh Herbert.
Cast: Mary Brian, Irene Tedrow, Tristram Coffin
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Season 1
39 episodes
- 1. No Clothes for the PartyCorliss and Dexter plan to go to a big party, but must work up the nerve to ask the Archer's for a tux and an evening wrap, both of which are in danger around Dex.BCC30minJan 1, 1954
- 2. Harry, Child PsychiatristHarry and Mr. Franklyn try to teach Corliss and Dex the value of money, and promise to match dollar for dollar everything the kids can earn.BCC30min
- 3. title unknownNo synopsis available yet.BCC30min
- 4. Dexter, The DirectorDexter is directing the school parent/student play. Corliss is the lead but to get Harry he tells him Judge Peters is appearing. To get the Judge he gives the lead to Lucy Peters and, well, you get the idea!BCC30min
- 5. Dexter's Surprise PartyAfter seeing Mr. Archer hiding a package and misunderstanding a business call, Corliss and Dexter decide he's a kleptomaniac.BCC30min
- 6. The Algebra ProblemCorliss and Dex are struggling with a tough algebra problem. Their parents smugly think they can find the answer, and soon everyone is working on the problem with no solution in sight!BCC30min
- 7. QuarenteenedCorliss has the measles, which makes Mr. Archer happy, because that means a whole week without Dexter; until Dex is quarantined along with her!BCC30min
- 8. The Phone FumbleSynopsis 1: Harry Archer needs to make an important phone call but is hindered by losing the phone number, not to mention the phone! Not helping at all is Corliss doing housework and Dexter's arrival with a pie and a watermelon. Synopsis 2: There's only one phone number in the Archer household - not enough when there's a teenager in the home. The phone is constantly in use, and Mr. Archer keeps missing important business calls.BCC30min
- 9. Dexter's JobDex's father makes a deal with him: get a job, keep it a week, and he will buy a new muffler for his car.BCC30min
- 10. Harry's ColdSynopsis 1: Harry has a bad cold and Janet makes him stay in bed, and everyone leaves him alone except Dex. Synopsis 2: Harry has a bad cold. The well-meaning but bumbling Dexter tries to help out by going to the drug store for Harry's medicine. While there, a misunderstanding leads the druggist and neighbors to believe that the Archer family is destitute. As a result, lots of food baskets mysteriously begin to appear at the Archer's front door.BCC30min
- 11. Dexter, The HelperNo synopsis available yet.BCC30min
- 12. The Best PolicyNo synopsis available yet.BCC30min
- 13. Harry's DietNo synopsis available yet.BCC30min
- 14. The Vase That Came to DinnerNo synopsis available yet.BCC30min
- 15. Corliss, The CheerleaderNo synopsis available yet.BCC30min
- 16. The Archers Get a MaidNo synopsis available yet.BCC30min
- 17. Dexter Becomes a ManNo synopsis available yet.BCC30min
- 18. Dexter's Masquerade CostumeNo synopsis available yet.BCC30min
- 19. title unknownNo synopsis available yet.BCC30min
- 20. Male EgoNo synopsis available yet.BCC30min
- 21. Money MattersNo synopsis available yet.BCC30min
- 22. A Party for CorlissNo synopsis available yet.BCC30min
- 23. The New NeighborsNo synopsis available yet.BCC30min
- 24. Harry and the Soap Opera QueenNo synopsis available yet.BCC30min
- 25. A Date for DorisNo synopsis available yet.BCC30min
- 26. Friends Forever?No synopsis available yet.BCC30min
- 27. Boat BuildersNo synopsis available yet.BCC30min
- 28. Miffy's Overnight PaintingThe Franklyns are having their house painted and the Archers invite them to stay at their house. But sometimes even best friends shouldn't be together for very long.BCC30min
- 29. The Pain in the NeckHarry reads a psychiatric book and decides his stiff neck is caused by everyone else's problems.BCC30min
- 30. President of the Garden ClubThe Archers and Franklyns have a falling out when Janet and Mary are both nominated for president of their club.BCC30min
- 31. The Fortune TellerDexter has everyone visiting a swami who tells their future, with Harry being the only skeptic.BCC30min
- 32. Harry, The DictatorHarry becomes upset after hearing Corliss' essay on family life, which names the father as a dictator. Harry declares a democracy, majority rules, but he keeps losing the vote.BCC30min
- 33. Harry Gives AdviceNo synopsis available yet.BCC30min
- 34. Dexter and the CarDexter's jalopy falls apart, so he borrows the Archers' vehicle to drive over to borrow a car. The kids have trouble and Harry misses a meeting while getting arrested for car theft!BCC30min
- 35. Harry, The PhotographerUnimpressed with Bill's new camera, Harry digs out his father's old camera, which Dex destroys.BCC30min
- 36. The Personality TestCorliss is unhappy because a personality test shows that she and Dex are not compatible, but Harry has a solution.BCC30min
- 37. Janet Goes to CollegeHarry convinces Janet to take some college classes, so she and Mary sign up, leaving all the housework for Corliss and Dexter.BCC30min
- 38. Harry Tells Dex How It IsNo synopsis available yet.BCC30min
- 39. The Christmas StoryCorliss Archer and her goofy steady Dexter resolve to make gifts for everyone as Mr. and Mrs. Archer takes charge of decorating the house. Unfortunately others don't cooperate and even though the decorations, gifts, and Christmas tree are ruined, everyone ends up in the high spirits of the season.BCC30minDec 24, 1954
Meet Corliss Archer
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Meet Corliss Archer is an American sitcom that aired in syndication from April to December 1954. The series stars Ann Baker in the title role. The program was an adaptation of the radio series of the same name, which was based on a series of short stories by F. Hugh Herbert.
Creators and cast
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- Frederick Ziv
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