Meet Corliss Archer is an American sitcom that aired in syndication from April to December 1954. The series stars Ann Baker in the title role. The program was an adaptation of the radio series of the same name, which was based on a series of short stories by F. Hugh Herbert.

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39 Episodes

  • No Clothes for the Party
    A1
    No Clothes for the PartyCorliss and Dexter plan to go to a big party, but must work up the nerve to ask the Archer's for a tux and an evening wrap, both of which are in danger around Dex.
  • Harry, Child Psychiatrist
    A2
    Harry, Child PsychiatristHarry and Mr. Franklyn try to teach Corliss and Dex the value of money, and promise to match dollar for dollar everything the kids can earn.
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    A3
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  • Dexter, The Director
    A4
    Dexter, The DirectorDexter is directing the school parent/student play. Corliss is the lead but to get Harry he tells him Judge Peters is appearing. To get the Judge he gives the lead to Lucy Peters and, well, you get the idea!
  • Dexter's Surprise Party
    A5
    Dexter's Surprise PartyAfter seeing Mr. Archer hiding a package and misunderstanding a business call, Corliss and Dexter decide he's a kleptomaniac.
  • The Algebra Problem
    A6
    The Algebra ProblemCorliss and Dex are struggling with a tough algebra problem. Their parents smugly think they can find the answer, and soon everyone is working on the problem with no solution in sight!
  • Quarenteened
    A7
    QuarenteenedCorliss has the measles, which makes Mr. Archer happy, because that means a whole week without Dexter; until Dex is quarantined along with her!
  • The Phone Fumble
    A8
    The Phone FumbleSynopsis 1: Harry Archer needs to make an important phone call but is hindered by losing the phone number, not to mention the phone! Not helping at all is Corliss doing housework and Dexter's arrival with a pie and a watermelon. Synopsis 2: There's only one phone number in the Archer household - not enough when there's a teenager in the home. The phone is constantly in use, and Mr. Archer keeps missing important business calls.
  • Dexter's Job
    A9
    Dexter's JobDex's father makes a deal with him: get a job, keep it a week, and he will buy a new muffler for his car.
  • Harry's Cold
    A10
    Harry's ColdSynopsis 1: Harry has a bad cold and Janet makes him stay in bed, and everyone leaves him alone except Dex. Synopsis 2: Harry has a bad cold. The well-meaning but bumbling Dexter tries to help out by going to the drug store for Harry's medicine. While there, a misunderstanding leads the druggist and neighbors to believe that the Archer family is destitute. As a result, lots of food baskets mysteriously begin to appear at the Archer's front door.
  • Dexter, The Helper
    A11
    Dexter, The Helper
  • The Best Policy
    A12
    The Best Policy
  • Harry's Diet
    A13
    Harry's Diet
  • The Vase That Came to Dinner
    A14
    The Vase That Came to Dinner
  • Corliss, The Cheerleader
    A15
    Corliss, The Cheerleader
  • The Archers Get a Maid
    A16
    The Archers Get a Maid
  • Dexter Becomes a Man
    A17
    Dexter Becomes a Man
  • Dexter's Masquerade Costume
    A18
    Dexter's Masquerade Costume
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    A19
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  • Male Ego
    A20
    Male Ego
  • Money Matters
    A21
    Money Matters
  • A Party for Corliss
    A22
    A Party for Corliss
  • The New Neighbors
    A23
    The New Neighbors
  • Harry and the Soap Opera Queen
    A24
    Harry and the Soap Opera Queen
  • A Date for Doris
    A25
    A Date for Doris
  • Friends Forever?
    A26
    Friends Forever?
  • Boat Builders
    A27
    Boat Builders
  • Miffy's Overnight Painting
    A28
    Miffy's Overnight PaintingThe Franklyns are having their house painted and the Archers invite them to stay at their house. But sometimes even best friends shouldn't be together for very long.
  • The Pain in the Neck
    A29
    The Pain in the NeckHarry reads a psychiatric book and decides his stiff neck is caused by everyone else's problems.
  • President of the Garden Club
    A30
    President of the Garden ClubThe Archers and Franklyns have a falling out when Janet and Mary are both nominated for president of their club.
  • The Fortune Teller
    A31
    The Fortune TellerDexter has everyone visiting a swami who tells their future, with Harry being the only skeptic.
  • Harry, The Dictator
    A32
    Harry, The DictatorHarry becomes upset after hearing Corliss' essay on family life, which names the father as a dictator. Harry declares a democracy, majority rules, but he keeps losing the vote.
  • Harry Gives Advice
    A33
    Harry Gives Advice
  • Dexter and the Car
    A34
    Dexter and the CarDexter's jalopy falls apart, so he borrows the Archers' vehicle to drive over to borrow a car. The kids have trouble and Harry misses a meeting while getting arrested for car theft!
  • Harry, The Photographer
    A35
    Harry, The PhotographerUnimpressed with Bill's new camera, Harry digs out his father's old camera, which Dex destroys.
  • The Personality Test
    A36
    The Personality TestCorliss is unhappy because a personality test shows that she and Dex are not compatible, but Harry has a solution.
  • Janet Goes to College
    A37
    Janet Goes to CollegeHarry convinces Janet to take some college classes, so she and Mary sign up, leaving all the housework for Corliss and Dexter.
  • Harry Tells Dex How It Is
    A38
    Harry Tells Dex How It Is
  • The Christmas Story
    A39
    The Christmas StoryCorliss Archer and her goofy steady Dexter resolve to make gifts for everyone as Mr. and Mrs. Archer takes charge of decorating the house. Unfortunately others don't cooperate and even though the decorations, gifts, and Christmas tree are ruined, everyone ends up in the high spirits of the season.
  • Mary Brian
  • Irene Tedrow
  • Tristram Coffin
  • Hy Averback
  • Frieda Inescort
  • John Eldredge
  • Ann Baker
  • Ken Christy
  • Robert EllisDexter Franklin
  • Frederick ZivProducer

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