Dennis the Menace

Name: Dennis the Menace
Genre: Comedy, Kids
Released: October 4, 1959
Cast: Jay North, Herbert Anderson, Gloria Henry, Gale Gordon

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CBS | Release Date: October 4, 1959

Starring: Jay North, Herbert Anderson, Gloria Henry, Gale Gordon

Summary: This is the 1959 CBS live-action situation comedy based on the comic strip by Hank Ketcham. Dennis is portrayed as the helpful menace that always seemed to cause chaos. Dennis Mitchell lived at 627 Elm Street with his parents, Henry and Alice. Next door was his best friend, Mr. Wilson (though the feeling was, certainly, not mutual). DennisThis is the 1959 CBS live-action situation comedy based on the comic strip by Hank Ketcham. Dennis is portrayed as the helpful menace that always seemed to cause chaos. Dennis Mitchell lived at 627 Elm Street with his parents, Henry and Alice. Next door was his best friend, Mr. Wilson (though the feeling was, certainly, not mutual). Dennis always was around to help Mr. Wilson whether he wanted the help or not. The allure of the series was to see how Dennis would unintentionally mess things up for Mr. Wilson.

The series lasted four seasons, but, perhaps, could have lasted longer. Joseph Kearns, the actor who portrayed Mr. George Wilson, died during the show's third season. This left a huge void that even veteran actor Gale Gordon (Mr. John Wilson) couldn't fill. He was introduced toward the end of the third season, and the series was cancelled the following year.

Main Title Theme Song
"Dennis the Menace" by Irving Friedman

CBS Broadcast History
October 4, 1959 - September 22, 1963 ---- Sundays ---- 7:30 - 8:00 P.M.

Nielsen Ratings - Top 30
Season 1 (1959-60) 16 (26.0)
Season 2 (1960-61) 11 (26.1)
Season 3 (1961-62) 17 (23.8)
Season 4 (1962-63) Not In Top 30

First Telecast: October 4, 1959
Last Telecast: July 7, 1963
Episodes: 146 black-and-white episodes… Expand

Genre(s): Comedy, Kids

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S4:E47. Incredible Elite Bona Fide Blue-Blood...
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S4:E46. Mr. Wilson's Safe
Air Date: March 3, 2021
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S4:E45. Mr. Wilson's Paradise
Air Date: February 7, 2021

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Series Overview
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: September 30, 1962
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  S4:E47. Incredible Elite Bona Fide Blue-Blood...
  Air Date: March 24, 2021
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  S4:E46. Mr. Wilson's Safe
  Air Date: March 3, 2021
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  S4:E45. Mr. Wilson's Paradise
  Air Date: February 7, 2021
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  S4:E44. The Chinese Girl
  Air Date: December 15, 2020
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  S4:E44. The Chinese Girl
  Air Date: December 15, 2020
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  S4:E43. Wilson Sleeps Over
  Air Date: December 13, 2020
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  S4:E43. Wilson Sleeps Over
  Air Date: December 13, 2020
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  S4:E42. Wilson Goes to Dentist
  Air Date: December 8, 2020
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  S4:E42. Wilson Goes to Dentist
  Air Date: December 8, 2020
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  S4:E41. Jr. Pathfinder Rides Again
  Air Date: December 7, 2020
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  S4:E41. Jr. Pathfinder Rides Again
  Air Date: December 7, 2020
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  S4:E40. Mr. Wilson's Uncle
  Air Date: December 2, 2020
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  S4:E40. Mr. Wilson's Uncle
  Air Date: December 2, 2020
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  S4:E39. The Campaign Manager
  Air Date: November 29, 2020
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  S4:E39. The Campaign Manager
  Air Date: November 29, 2020
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  S4:E38. Aunt Emma Visits the Wilsons
  Air Date: July 7, 1963
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  S4:E37. A Man Among Men
  Air Date: June 16, 1963
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  S4:E36. First Editions
  Air Date: June 9, 1963
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  S4:E35. Listen to the Mockingbird
  Air Date: June 2, 1963
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  S4:E34. The Lucky Rabbit's Foot
  Air Date: May 26, 1963
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  S4:E33. Hawaiian Love Song
  Air Date: May 19, 1963
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  S4:E32. Tuxedo Trouble
  Air Date: May 12, 1963
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  S4:E31. The Lost Dog
  Air Date: May 5, 1963
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  S4:E30. Never Say Dye
  Air Date: April 28, 1963
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  S4:E29. The Three F's
  Air Date: April 21, 1963
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  S4:E28. Dennis Plays Robin Hood
  Air Date: April 14, 1963
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  S4:E27. The Uninvited Guest
  Air Date: April 7, 1963
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  S4:E26. A Tax on Cats
  Air Date: March 31, 1963
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  S4:E25. Dennis and the Homing Pigeons
  Air Date: March 24, 1963
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  S4:E24. My Four Boys
  Air Date: March 17, 1963
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  S4:E23. Baby Booties
  Air Date: March 10, 1963
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  S4:E22. Wilson's Allergy
  Air Date: March 3, 1963
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  S4:E21. The Big Basketball Game
  Air Date: February 24, 1963
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  S4:E20. Dennis Goes to Washington
  Air Date: February 17, 1963
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  S4:E19. Dennis, the Confused Cupid
  Air Date: February 10, 1963
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  S4:E18. The Creature with the Big Feet
  Air Date: February 3, 1963
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  S4:E17. Dennis, the Rain Maker
  Air Date: January 27, 1963
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  S4:E16. Wilson's Little White Lie
  Air Date: January 20, 1963
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  S4:E15. Junior Astronaut
  Air Date: January 13, 1963
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  S4:E14. My Uncle Ned
  Air Date: January 6, 1963
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  S4:E13. Dennis and the Hermit
  Air Date: December 30, 1962
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  S4:E12. Jane Butterfield Says
  Air Date: December 23, 1962
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  S4:E11. Wilson's Second Childhood
  Air Date: December 16, 1962
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  S4:E10. Henry's New Job
  Air Date: December 2, 1962
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  S4:E9. Dennis at Boot Camp
  Air Date: November 25, 1962
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  S4:E8. San Diego Safari
  Air Date: November 18, 1962
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  S4:E7. The New Principal
  Air Date: November 11, 1962
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  S4:E6. Dennis in Gypsyland
  Air Date: November 4, 1962
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  S4:E5. Poor Mr. Wilson
  Air Date: October 28, 1962
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  S4:E4. The Little Judge
  Air Date: October 21, 1962
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  S4:E3. Dennis and the Circular Circumstances
  Air Date: October 14, 1962
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  S4:E2. You Go Your Way
  Air Date: October 7, 1962
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  S4:E1. The Chinese Girl
  Air Date: September 30, 1962
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: October 1, 1961
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: October 2, 1960
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: October 4, 1959