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The Dennis O'Keefe Show

Hal Towne, a widowed father, balances his life as a single parent to his 10-year-old son while also writing a popular syndicated column that draws attention from a diverse group of people.

A 10-year-old widower from Los Angeles juggles raising his gifted son and writing a popular newspaper column amidst cutthroat competition and romantic conflicts.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Hal's TV Date

1. Hal's TV Date

Aired: Sep 22, 1959

In the next episode, a single father and renowned columnist navigates the ups...

Episode 2 Teacher's Pest

2. Teacher's Pest

Aired: Sep 29, 1959

A single father navigates parenthood with the help of his dependable housekee...

Episode 3 Moon Man

3. Moon Man

Aired: Oct 6, 1959

Brick Lafferty's pre-duty visit to Hal takes an unexpected turn as his wild p...

Episode 4 On Stage, Sarge

4. On Stage, Sarge

Aired: Oct 13, 1959

A friend of Hal's persuades Sarge to swap his duties for a life in the spotli...

Episode 5 Lancer, Come Home

5. Lancer, Come Home

Aired: Oct 20, 1959

Ollie Wintergreen, a renowned dog trainer, sparks controversy when he tells c...

Episode 6 Like Father, Like Son

6. Like Father, Like Son

Aired: Oct 27, 1959

Columnist Hal Towne struggles with his own fears after advising his son Randy...

Episode 7 Frame That Painting

7. Frame That Painting

Aired: Nov 3, 1959

Hal Towne springs into action to support his friend, a struggling art critic,...

Episode 8 Superior Woman

8. Superior Woman

Aired: Nov 10, 1959

The next episode follows columnist Hal Towne as he prepares to interview the ...

Episode 9 Bum's Rush

9. Bum's Rush

Aired: Nov 17, 1959

A former Hollywood icon, forgotten by time, is rediscovered in a park by Sarg...

Episode 10 There Goes the Groom

10. There Goes the Groom

Aired: Nov 24, 1959

Hal's publisher friend seeks his assistance when his 21-year-old son becomes ...

Episode 11 It's Only Money

11. It's Only Money

Aired: Dec 1, 1959

The Hal Show: A Mysterious Counterfeiting Operation Unfolds

Episode 13 Maid to Order

13. Maid to Order

Aired: Dec 15, 1959

A diplomatic crisis erupts when a young maid's royal identity is unexpectedly...

Episode 16

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Aired: Jan 5, 1960

In the next episode, a columnist named Hal Towne settles a long-standing debt...

Episode 18 Cypress Grade School

18. Cypress Grade School

Aired: Jan 19, 1960

Hal Towne sees a chance to create a sensation by managing the campaign of a y...

Episode 19 I Like It

19. I Like It

Aired: Jan 26, 1960

Hal's column takes a surprising turn when he injects his personal opinions, p...

Episode 20 Follow That Mink

20. Follow That Mink

Aired: Feb 2, 1960

Hal makes a bold move to sell a luxurious mink coat at a charity event, but t...

Episode 21 How Many Scoops?

21. How Many Scoops?

Aired: Feb 9, 1960

Mike's trust is shattered when his scoops are published in Ed Hollister's art...

Episode 22 Author, Author

22. Author, Author

Aired: Feb 16, 1960

A literary mix-up ensues when Hal Towne is mistakenly credited as the author ...

Episode 23 Go Home Aunt Millie

23. Go Home Aunt Millie

Aired: Mar 1, 1960

Hal's Aunt Millie's candid comments wreak havoc on his life at home and in th...

Episode 24 Enemy Father

24. Enemy Father

Aired: Mar 8, 1960

A child psychologist advises Hal that his stressful job is impacting his son ...

Episode 25 A Beau for Sarge

25. A Beau for Sarge

Aired: Mar 15, 1960

Hal becomes Sarge's matchmaker, but his plan goes awry when she falls for a c...

Episode 26 The Regency Club

26. The Regency Club

Aired: Mar 29, 1960

Paula Hamilton, a wealthy socialite, storms into Hal's office, furious about ...

Episode 27 Dimples

27. Dimples

Aired: Apr 5, 1960

Randy's romantic letters to his new neighbor take an unexpected turn when her...

Episode 28 Child Genius

28. Child Genius

Aired: Apr 12, 1960

Randy's academic skills undergo a surprising transformation after encounterin...

Episode 30 Marriage, Anyone?

30. Marriage, Anyone?

Aired: Apr 26, 1960

A reclusive celebrity plans a secret wedding, with Hal secretly helping to ke...

Episode 32 June Thursday

32. June Thursday

Aired: May 10, 1960

Hal's career boost for a young actress takes an unexpected turn when he showc...

Info about The Dennis O'Keefe Show

Network: CBS

Genres:Comedy