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.
Episodes
1E1Caper at the BijouDobie 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.2E2The Best Dressed ManDobie competes with Milton Armitage to see whose wardrobe can impress Thalia the most.3E3Love is a ScienceThalia 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.4E4The Right TriangleDobie's older brother Davey convinces him to invent an affair with a married woman to impress a new girl in school.5E5Maynard's Farewell to the TroopsMaynard 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.6E6The Sweet Singer of Central HighAfter a throat operation, Dobie can sing better than Milton, thus attracting Thalia.7E7Greater Love Hath No ManDobie tries to earn $6 to take Thalia to the Junior Prom.8E8The Old GoatBefore the big football game, Dobie hatches a scheme for winning by stealing the opposing mascot.9E9Dobie Gillis: Boy ActorDobie is up against Milton to be leading man in a school play.10E10It Takes TwoDobie falls for Poppy Herming but has to win her father's approval too.11E11Dobie's Birthday PartyDobie thinks everyone has forgotten his birthday.12E12Deck the HallsMr. Gillis is driven crazy by all the Christian celebrations, and almost spends the holidays in jail.13E13Couchville, USAHerbert seeks free advice from a child psychiologist.14E14The GauchoMr. and Mrs. Gillis take in a young and handsome border from South America.15E15The Smoke-Filled RoomDobie runs against Milton for junior class president. Thalia is Dobie's campaign manager.16E16The Fist FighterDobie becomes Top Fist by knocking out the legendary Moose. Milton tries to gain the title and Thaila's affections by challenging Dobie.17E17The Hunger StrikeDobie goes on a hunger strike until Thalia agrees to be his.18E18The Flying MillicansDobie falls for trapeze artist Aphrodite Millican,.19E19Room at the BottomThalia talks Dobie's parents into sending him to Willoughby prep school.20E20The Power of Positive ThinkingIn order to win Thaila from Chatsworth, Dobie reads a book on mental power so he can be the dominating man Thalia wants.21E21Dobie Spreads a RumorDobie and Maynard are puzzled when a rumor they spread about Zelda inheriting a fortune seems to become reality.22E22Love is a FallacyThalia tries to educate Dobie in logical thinking.23E23The Chicken from Outer SpaceMaynard gives a chicken an overdose of growth hormones as a biology class project .24E24Dobie's Navy BluesDobie lies about joining the navy to impress a girl's sea-minded father.25E25Taken to the CleanersDobie, Maynard, and Thalia capture a crooked dry-cleaner who had almost conned them before.26E26That's Show BizDobie and most of his friends reluctantly participate in a talent show.27E27The Prettiest Collateral in TownDoblie's dad wants him to romance a banker's daughter so he can get a loan.28E28Live Alone and I Like ItDobie wants to prove he's grownup, so he moves into a small apartment with Maynard.30m29E29The Big SandwichThalia hatches a scheme for Dobie to sell sandwiches at the school picnic.30E30Soup and FishDobie, Maynard, and Chatsworth must all share the same tuxedo to get in to a black-tie party at the Armitage mansion.31E31Where There's a WillHerbert worries about what will happen to the store after he's gone.30m32E32Put Your Feet in Our HandsDobie and Chatsworth complete for the attention of a shoe store owner's daughter in order to get a job at the store.33E33Competition is the Life of TradeDobie's newest girlfriend's father happens to be opening a new grocery store. Mr. Gillis tries to spy under the name Fred C. Dobbs.34E34The French, They Are a Funny RaceMaynard falls for a French girl and shaves off his goatee.30m35E35The Unregistered NurseDobie falls for an older nurse and feigns a disease so he can be near her.36E36The Long Arm of the LawDobie's new date's father turns out to be a cop with whom he had a disagreement about picking flowers in the park.30m37E37Here Come the GroomA discouraged Dobie finally gives up on finding his dream girl and agrees to marry Zelda.38E38A Taste of LobsterDobie finds a girl who doesn't care about money, until her younger sister starts going on finance dates with a richer boy.39E39Rock-A-Bye DobieDobie and a girlfriend take a baby-sitting job, but the Gillises suspect Dobie is secretly a father.
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