The Dennis O'Keefe Show

Season 1

Hal Towne is a Los Angeles widower with a bright ten-year-old son to raise (aided by a stern housekeeper). He writes a syndicated column, "All Around Towne," which brings him into contact with numerous competitors for the favors of his publicity-agent girlfriend.

Where to Watch Season 1

32 Episodes

Hal's TV Date
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Episode 1Hal's TV DateA widowed Los Angeles columnist raises his son and manages his new relationship.
Teacher's Pest
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Episode 2Teacher's PestHal Towne is a Los Angeles widower with a bright ten-year-old son to raise (aided by a stern housekeeper). He writes a syndicated column, "All Around Towne," which brings him into contact with numerous competitors for the favors of his publicity-agent girlfriend.
Moon Man
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Episode 3Moon ManHal hosts old friend Major Brick Lafferty before he reports for duty. But the army man parties too hard so Hal goes to base to cover for his pal. But do to a snafu Hal finds himself getting a physical then readied for a mission.
On Stage, Sarge
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Episode 4On Stage, SargeA show biz friend of Hal's drops by and thinks Sarge would be perfect for the stage. Hal, not wanting to lose his housekeeper, has his doubts. He hires an acting coach hoping that will end Sarge's acting ambitions
Lancer, Come Home
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Episode 5Lancer, Come Home
Like Father Like Son
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Episode 6Like Father Like Son
Frame That Painting
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Episode 7Frame That Painting
Superior Woman
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Episode 8Superior Woman
Episode 9
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Episode 9
Episode 10
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Episode 10
It's Only Money
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Episode 11It's Only MoneyWhen Sarge is questioned for passing a counterfeit note, Hal turns amateur criminologist and investigates his new neighbors, convinced that they must be printing fake money.
Bonjour Babette
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Episode 12Bonjour Babette
Night in the Wild East
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Episode 13Night in the Wild East
Maid to Order
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Episode 14Maid to OrderHal decides Sarge needs a hand so he hires Annabella, a young maid. No one seems to figure out she is a missing princess but when it's discovered a diplomatic crisis occurs.
Private Eyewash
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Episode 15Private Eyewash
Episode 16
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Episode 16
Episode 17
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Episode 17
Shake Hands with Hal
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Episode 18Shake Hands with Hal
Cypress Grade School
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Episode 19Cypress Grade School
Episode 20
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Episode 20
Follow That Mink
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Episode 21Follow That Mink
How Many Scoops
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Episode 22How Many ScoopsMike is unnerved when a number of his exclusives end up in arch rival Ed Hollister's column. Mike's suspicions land on Karen and Eliot for leaking the info, endangering his friendships with them.
Author, Author
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Episode 23Author, Author
Go Home, Aunt Millie
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Episode 24Go Home, Aunt Millie
Episode 25
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Episode 25
A Beau for Sarge
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Episode 26A Beau for SargeHal thinks his housekeeper Sarge needs some romance in her life so he decides to fix her up. The man he chooses happens to be a con artist and his affecttion is for Hal's bank account instead of Sarge.
The Regency Club
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Episode 27The Regency ClubAfter Hal writes about much engaged heiress Paula Hamilton, she arrives in his office outraged. She decides revenge is best if she convinces Hal to aspire to high society. Randy and Sarge show him the error of his ways.
Dimples
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Episode 28DimplesRandy meets a new girl in his apartment building and falls head over heels in love. He writes a series of mash notes, but the letters are intercepted by the girl's grandmother who thinks they're from Randy's father and meant for her.
Child Genius
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Episode 29Child GeniusHal has generally been pleased with Randy's grades but his expectations change when he meets a super smart child. Hal begins to demand more from his son in academics despite being warned of his unreasonableness.
Marriage Anyone
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Episode 30Marriage AnyoneHal help a publicity shy celebrity friend of his plan his wedding, keeping it a secret from everyone. Sarge get the wrong idea and thinks Hal is to wed Karen so the housekeeper organizes a different celebration.
Send This Boy to Camp
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Episode 31Send This Boy to CampHal thinks Randy is wanting more time away from him to be with other kids his age so the son is sent to camp. Randy believes his dad just wants to vacation without him. The misunderstanding leads to unhappiness all around.
June Thursday
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Episode 32June ThursdayHal decides to give a struggling young actress a plug in his newspaper column. He decides her real name, Gretchen Clayhipple, is too hard to remember and without consulting her changes it to June Thursday