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Arch Oboler's Comedy Theater was an early American comedy television program. It aired on ABC for six episodes from September 23 to November 4, 1949. It was an anthology series of sorts, with each episode featuring a different set of characters. At least one episode consisted of three unrelated comedy segments. At least some of the episodes exist as kinescope recordings, representing early examples of television comedy.
Original Release
09/23/1949
US Release
09/23/1949
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Arch Oboler | Self |
| Louis Merrill | The Husband |
| Olive Deering | The Wife |
| Hugh O'Brian | The Other Man |
| Marian Richman | The Dog's Voice |
| Joe Mazzuca | (as Joseph Mazzuca) |
| # | Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ostrich in Bed | Friday, 23 September 1949 |
| 2 | Love, Love, Love | Friday, 07 October 1949 |
| 3 | Lo, the Poor Indian/The Laughing Man/Mr. Pip | Friday, 14 October 1949 |
| 4 | Mrs. Kingsley's Report | Friday, 21 October 1949 |
| 5 | Mr. Dydee | Friday, 28 October 1949 |
| 6 | Dog's Eye View | Friday, 04 November 1949 |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Arch Oboler | Self |
| Louis Merrill | The Husband |
| Olive Deering | The Wife |
| Hugh O'Brian | The Other Man |
| Marian Richman | The Dog's Voice |
| Joe Mazzuca | (as Joseph Mazzuca) |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Arch Oboler | Producer |
