Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (TV series)

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from September 26, 1969 to January 16, 1970. It was based on the 1936 film of the same name.[1]

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Genre	Sitcom
Based on	Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Developed by	Harry Ackerman Bernard Slade
Starring	Monte Markham Pat Harrington, Jr.
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	17 (1 unaired) (list of episodes)
Production
Camera setup	Multi-camera
Running time	30 minutes
Production company	Screen Gems
Release
Original network	ABC
Original release	September 26, 1969 – January 16, 1970

Premise

A small town newspaper editor inherits a large corporation in Manhattan.[2] He then tries to correct problems that his unscrupulous uncle had caused.[1]

Cast

• Monte Markham as Longfellow Deeds[1]
• Pat Harrington, Jr. as Tony Lawrence[1]
• Herb Voland as Henry Masterson[1]
• Ivor Barry as George[1]

Episodes

No.	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date
1	"Pilot"	Frank Capra	TBA	September 26, 1969
When Mr. Deeds suddenly becomes wealthy, he is overrun by the greedy.
2	"The Education of Longfellow Deeds"	TBA	TBA	October 3, 1969
In order to learn more about high finance, Deeds goes to night school.
3	"The Wonderful Old Saloon"	TBA	TBA	October 10, 1969
Deeds' own corporation is about to destroy his favorite saloon.
4	"Sparkling Spring"	TBA	TBA	October 17, 1969
Deeds goes on a crusade against pollution in air and water.
5	"The Pixilated Man"	TBA	TBA	October 24, 1969
A TV columnist tries to make it appear as if Deeds is mentally ill.
6	"Once Again a Star"	TBA	TBA	October 31, 1969
Deeds decides to help a fading film star of whom he's an admirer.
7	"Industrial Spy"	TBA	TBA	November 7, 1969
In order to get back a $6 million paint formula that was stolen from his company, Deeds forms a gang.
8	"Wedding Bells for Deeds"	TBA	TBA	November 14, 1969
When Mr. Deeds promises to help a hometown girl, he gets nothing but trouble.
9	"There's One Born Every Thirty Years"	TBA	TBA	November 21, 1969
Deeds helps a young lady swindle Deeds Enterprises.
10	"The Improbable Mr. Deeds"	TBA	TBA	November 28, 1969
An artist wants to straighten out Deeds.
11	"A Ransom in Small Unmarked Flowers"	TBA	TBA	December 5, 1969
Deeds gets kidnapped by a group of young abductors, but he ends up helping them because they know nothing about kidnapping.
12	"The Howdy Syndrome"	TBA	TBA	December 12, 1969
After coming to the conclusion that his employees have become too computerized, he campaigns to have them meet and gree each other.
13	"The Revolt of the Bucket Brigade"	TBA	TBA	December 19, 1969
The cleaning crew revolts against Deeds Enterprises, with the help of Mr. Deeds.
14	"Touching is Believing"	TBA	TBA	December 26, 1969
A new romantic interest (Susan Oliver) becomes a business foe for Masterson.
15	"The Marriage Saver"	TBA	TBA	January 9, 1970
Deeds tries to save a crumbling marriage.
16	"Tricks of the Trade"	TBA	TBA	January 16, 1970
A pretty girl (Kristina Holland) is the bait to get Deeds to hire a motivational research outfit.
17	"Tarnished Armor"	TBA	TBA	UNAIRED

References

1. Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle (1999). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946-Present (7th ed.). New York: The Ballentine Publishing Group. p. 670. ISBN 0-345-42923-0.
2. TV Guide. "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town Cast and Details". TV Guide. Retrieved 2013-02-15.

External links

• Mr. Deeds Goes to Town at IMDb
• Mr. Deeds Goes to Town at TV.com
• TV Guide
• epguides.com