Hazel
TV-G1961•26m•6.8/10
Comedy
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Hazel is an American sitcom about a fictional live-in maid named Hazel Burke and her employers, the Baxters. The five-season, 154-episode series aired in primetime from September 28, 1961 until April 11, 1966 and was produced by Screen Gems. The show aired on NBC for its first four seasons, and then on CBS for its final season. The first season, except for one color episode was in black and white, the remainder in color. The show was based on the popular single-panel comic strip by cartoonist Ted Key, which appeared in the Saturday Evening Post.
Production
Screen Gems Television
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
September 28, 1961
Last Aired
April 11, 1966
Networks
NBC, CBS
Created By
Ted Key
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Hazel and the Playground
Air date: 1961-09-28
While trying to teach Harold how to kick a football, Hazel realizes that what is needed in town is a playground for the children. This leads her to go all out to try to get one despite George and his clients' opinion.
E2
Hazel Makes a Will
Air date: 1961-10-05
It's that time of the year when Hazel begins warming George up to the idea of a raise but this year, he absolutely refuses, leaving Hazel furious. Later, when Hazel falls and hurts herself, she decides to draw up a will, but George thinks she's planning a lawsuit against him.
E3
Hazel Plays Nurse
Air date: 1961-10-12
Hazel plays Nurse for Mr. B & Missy as she taking care of the ill Baxters around the house after getting caught the flu. It's up to Hazel to get them better with a dose of medicine until Harold is the last Baxter to get caught by the flu.
E4
A Matter of Principle
Air date: 1961-10-19
Hazel is in no mood to be the perfect maid to an important client of George's after she gets a parking ticket that she is sure she didn't deserve. Although, the fine is only a couple of dollars, Hazel wants George to represent her and help her prove that she wan't at fault.
E5
Dorothy's New Client
Air date: 1961-10-26
A competitor of Dorothy's is trying to get her to join her interior decorating business but Dorothy is content with her own small business despite few customers. This prompts Hazel to try to influence the new neighbors into hiring Dorothy to furnish their home.
E6
What'll We Watch Tonight?
Air date: 1961-11-02
George and Dorothy's nightly television viewing has been getting interupted by Hazel who's excuse is that her television set in her room is broken. This leads to George taking her down to the store to by her one, which is where she decides to get a color TV and quickly becomes the talk of the town.
E7
A Dog for Harold
Air date: 1961-11-09
Harold is out playing and finds an abandoned dog and brings him home. Hazel and Dorothy are overjoyed but the joy becomes fear when they remember that George forbids a dog in the house. This leads them to plot together to convince George to let Harold keep the dog.
E8
George's Niece
Air date: 1961-11-16
Hazel tries cementing a mother-daughter relationship. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake. Nancy: Davey Davison. Deirdre: Cathy Lewis.
E9
Everybody's Thankful But Us Turkeys
Air date: 1961-11-23
Hazel teaches the Baxters the meaning of Thanksgiving. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake, Bobby Buntrock.
E10
Winter Wonderland
Air date: 1961-12-07
The Baxters are planning a weekend ski trip to a lodge and Hazel is planning on going along to be in a snow contest with a man she has a crush on. However, Hazel may have to sit out of the race when George has to work unexpectedly and insists that Hazel stay with him while Harold go along ahead.
E11
Hazel's Winning Personality
Air date: 1961-12-14
Hazel's friend Laura wants to get the attentions of a new gardner in the neighborhood but has some trouble doing so. This leads her and Hazel to take a class in changing your personality. Soon, Hazel begins doing so to hers and begins doing just what the instructor tells the class, shower everyone with compliments. However, Hazel's constant complimenting gets her into hot water with George and Dorothy.
E12
Hazel's Christmas Shopping
Air date: 1961-12-21
Hazel has one gift to buy before Christmas and it's for Dorothy. However, when she discovers she doesn't have enough money for it, she gets a job at a department store and encounters a shoplifter.
E13
Dorothy's Obsession
Air date: 1961-12-28
Dorothy must have a piano she sees at an antique auction.
E14
Hazel's Dog Days
Air date: 1962-01-04
How to teach the Baxters' old dog new tricks? Shirley Booth, Don DeFore.
E15
Replacement for Phoebe
Air date: 1962-01-11
Hazel tries to recruit a new maid for the Johnsons. Don DeFore, Whitney Blake, Bobby Buntrock. Harriet: Norma Varden. Herbert: Donald Foster.
E16
Hazel's Famous Recipes
Air date: 1962-01-18
E17
Hazel's Tough Customer
Air date: 1962-01-25
Mr. Griffin asks Hazel to marry him after buying a house in the neighborhood.
E18
Hazel's Secret Wish
Air date: 1962-02-01
Hazel is snubbed by other vacationers at a resort. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake. Edith: Peg La Centra. Elaine: Betty Lou Gerson.
E19
Hazel, the Tryst Buster
Air date: 1962-02-08
Hazel's suspicions rise as George's old girlfriend visits. Trudy: Kathie Browne. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake, Bobby Buntrock.
E20
The Investment Club
Air date: 1962-02-15
A businessman tries selling worthless stock to Hazel's friends. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake.
E21
Hazel's Mona Lisa Grin
Air date: 1962-03-01
Hazel discovers that the artist who painted her portrait is now famous.
E22
Hazel and the Gardener
Air date: 1962-03-08
E23
Dorothy's Birthday
Air date: 1962-03-15
Hazel gives up her day off to prepare food for Dorothy's luncheon. Shirley Booth, Whitney Blake, Don DeFore. Jane: Joan Banks. Agnes: Deirdre Owen. Fred: Kenny Jackson.
E24
Number, Please?
Air date: 1962-03-22
George misplaces a slip of paper with his unlisted telephone number. Don DeFore, Shirley Booth, Whitney Blake. Sutherland: Vinton Hayworth. Brady: Dub Taylor.
E25
Them New Neighbors is Nice
Air date: 1962-03-29
Stan Blake's teen-age son develops a crush on Dorothy. Shirley Booth, Whitney Blake, Don DeFore. Stan: John Newton. Don: Paul Engle. Rosie: Maudie Prickett.
E26
Hazel's Pajama Party
Air date: 1962-04-05
Hazel organizes a pajama party for a motherless girl. Linda: Brenda Scott. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake.
E27
Three Little Cubs
Air date: 1962-04-12
Dorothy tries getting a snobbish boy to join the Cub Scouts. Whitney Blake, Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Bobby Buntrock. Anne: Alix Talton. Kingsley: Henry Hunter.
E28
Bringing Out the Johnsons
Air date: 1962-04-19
Hazel spearheads a campaign for aid to education. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake, Bobby Buntrock. Johnson: Donald Foster. Mrs. Johnson: Norma Varden.
E29
Hazel Quits
Air date: 1962-04-26
Hazel quits when George takes on a client who plans to drain a lake and build a factory. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake. Wheeler: John Litel. Cooper: Charles Seel.
E30
Hazel the Matchmaker
Air date: 1962-05-03
E31
Rock-a-Bye Baby
Air date: 1962-05-10
Hazel becomes a part-time nurse to the Johnsons' niece. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake. Harriet: Norma Varden. Herbert: Donald Foster. Miss Simmons: Mary Grace Canfield.
E32
The Burglar in Mr. B's P.J.'s
Air date: 1962-05-17
Hazel feeds and shelters a suspected thief. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore.
E33
Heat Wave
Air date: 1962-05-24
The mercury and George's blood pressure rise as Hazel campaigns for an air conditioner. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake. Barney: Robert B. Williams.
E34
George's Assistant
Air date: 1962-05-31
Hazel plays Cupid for two young law students. Don DeFore, Whitney Blake. Phil: Ken Wales. Gail: Maggie Pierce. Mr. Griffin: Howard Smith.
E35
Hazel's Day
Air date: 1962-06-07
The Baxters celebrate Hazel's Day by taking their maid to dinner. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake. Deirdre: Cathy Lewis. Mitch: Dub Taylor. Harry: Robert P. Lieb.
Cast
Shirley Booth
Hazel Burke
Bobby Buntrock
Harold Baxter
Lynn Borden
Barbara Baxter
Ray Fulmer
Steve Baxter
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