The Don Rickles Show

The Don Rickles Show
Rickles and Louise Sorel, 1971
GenreComedy
Created bySam Denoff
StarringDon Rickles
Louise Sorel
Erin Moran
Robert Hogan
Joyce Van Patten
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes13
Production
Executive producerJoseph Scandore
ProducersSam Denoff
Sheldon Leonard
Hy Averback
Running time22 minutes
Production companySheldon Leonard Productions
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseJanuary 14 (1972-01-14) –
May 26, 1972 (1972-05-26)

The Don Rickles Show is an American comedy television series. The series stars Don Rickles, Louise Sorel, Erin Moran, Robert Hogan, and Joyce Van Patten. The series aired on CBS from January 14 until May 26, 1972.[1][2] It ranked 56th out of 78 shows that season with an average 15.5 rating.[3] It shares the same title as a short-lived variety series that Rickles had headlined on ABC in 1968.

Premise

The Don Rickles Show focused on an advertising agency executive, and his "life and endless problems" with his job and his family.[2] Don Robinson, the main character, encountered difficulties both at work and at home. His battles apparently did not appeal to audiences, leading to the series's four-month run.[2]

Cast

Personnel

Sheldon Leonard and Joseph Sandore were executive producers, Hy Averback was the producer, and Sam Denoff was the creator and executive consultant.[4]

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
1"Premiere"UnknownUnknownJanuary 14, 1972 (1972-01-14)
2"Greetings from Uncle Sam"UnknownUnknownJanuary 21, 1972 (1972-01-21)
3"The Mercy of the Court"UnknownUnknownJanuary 28, 1972 (1972-01-28)
4"Don's New Used Car"UnknownUnknownFebruary 4, 1972 (1972-02-04)
5"The Moo Cow Child"UnknownUnknownFebruary 11, 1972 (1972-02-11)
6"Strictly Neutral"UnknownUnknownFebruary 18, 1972 (1972-02-18)
7"When There's a Will..."UnknownUnknownMarch 3, 1972 (1972-03-03)
8"The Candidate"UnknownUnknownMarch 10, 1972 (1972-03-10)
9"The Dr. Rudolph Affair"UnknownUnknownMarch 17, 1972 (1972-03-17)
10"Split Ticket"UnknownUnknownMarch 24, 1972 (1972-03-24)
11"Watch on the Line"UnknownUnknownMarch 31, 1972 (1972-03-31)
12"I Want My Quarterback"UnknownUnknownApril 14, 1972 (1972-04-14)
13"Audrey Come Home"UnknownUnknownApril 21, 1972 (1972-04-21)

References

  1. ^ Leszczak, Bob (2 November 2012). Single Season Sitcoms, 1948-1979: A Complete Guide - Bob Leszczak. McFarland. ISBN 9780786468126. Retrieved 2017-07-04.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle (2007). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946–Present (9 ed.). New York: Random House Publishing. p. 379. ISBN 978-0-345-49773-4. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  3. ^ "The TV Ratings Guide: 1971-72 Ratings History". Retrieved Nov 18, 2020.
  4. ^ "'The Don Rickles Show'". The Marshall News Messenger. Texas, Marshall. January 9, 1972. p. 40. Retrieved November 23, 2020.


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