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Hazel
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.
- Created by:
- Ted Key
- Cast:
- Shirley Booth, Bobby Buntrock, Lynn Borden, Ray Fulmer
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- NBC, CBS
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 1
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
Hazel and the Playground
1961-09-28While 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.
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Episode 2
Hazel Makes a Will
1961-10-05 · 30mIt'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.
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E03
Episode 3
Hazel Plays Nurse
1961-10-12 · 30mHazel 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.
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E04
Episode 4
A Matter of Principle
1961-10-19 · 30mHazel 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.
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E05
Episode 5
Dorothy's New Client
1961-10-26A 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.
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E06
Episode 6
What'll We Watch Tonight?
1961-11-02George 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.
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E07
Episode 7
A Dog for Harold
1961-11-09 · 30mHarold 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.
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E08
Episode 8
George's Niece
1961-11-16 · 30mHazel tries cementing a mother-daughter relationship.
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E09
Episode 9
Everybody's Thankful But Us Turkeys
1961-11-23 · 30mHazel teaches the Baxters the meaning of Thanksgiving.
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Episode 10
Winter Wonderland
1961-12-07 · 30mThe 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.
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Episode 11
Hazel's Winning Personality
1961-12-14 · 30mHazel'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.
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E12
Episode 12
Hazel's Christmas Shopping
1961-12-21 · 30mHazel 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.
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E13
Episode 13
Dorothy's Obsession
1961-12-28 · 30mDorothy must have a piano she sees at an antique auction.
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Episode 14
Hazel's Dog Days
1962-01-04 · 30mHow to teach the Baxters' old dog new tricks?
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E15
Episode 15
Replacement for Phoebe
1962-01-11 · 30mHazel tries to recruit a new maid for the Johnsons.
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Episode 16
Hazel's Famous Recipes
1962-01-18Episode overview is not available yet.
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E17
Episode 17
Hazel's Tough Customer
1962-01-25Mr. Griffin asks Hazel to marry him after buying a house in the neighborhood.
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E18
Episode 18
Hazel's Secret Wish
1962-02-01 · 30mHazel vacations at an exclusive resort.
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Episode 19
Hazel, the Tryst Buster
1962-02-08 · 30mHazel's suspicions rise as George's old girlfriend visits.
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Episode 20
The Investment Club
1962-02-15 · 30mA businessman tries selling worthless stock to Hazel's friends.
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E21
Episode 21
Hazel's Mona Lisa Grin
1962-03-01Hazel discovers that the artist who painted her portrait is now famous.
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Episode 22
Hazel and the Gardener
1962-03-08Episode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 23
Dorothy's Birthday
1962-03-15 · 30mHazel gives up her day off to prepare food for Dorothy's luncheon.
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Episode 24
Number, Please?
1962-03-22 · 30mGeorge misplaces a slip of paper with his unlisted telephone number.
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E25
Episode 25
Them New Neighbors is Nice
1962-03-29 · 30mStan Blake's teen-age son develops a crush on Dorothy.
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Episode 26
Hazel's Pajama Party
1962-04-05 · 30mHazel organizes a pajama party for a motherless girl.
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E27
Episode 27
Three Little Cubs
1962-04-12 · 30mDorothy tries getting a snobbish boy to join the Cub Scouts.
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Episode 28
Bringing Out the Johnsons
1962-04-19 · 30mHazel spearheads a campaign for aid to education.
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Episode 29
Hazel Quits
1962-04-26 · 30mHazel quits when George takes on a client who plans to drain a lake and build a factory.
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E30
Episode 30
Hazel the Matchmaker
1962-05-03Episode overview is not available yet.
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E31
Episode 31
Rock-a-Bye Baby
1962-05-10 · 30mHazel becomes a part-time nurse to the Johnsons' niece.
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Episode 32
The Burglar in Mr. B's P.J.'s
1962-05-17 · 30mHazel feeds and shelters a suspected thief.
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Episode 33
Heat Wave
1962-05-24 · 30mThe mercury and George's blood pressure rise as Hazel campaigns for an air conditioner.
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Episode 34
George's Assistant
1962-05-31 · 30mHazel plays Cupid for two young law students.
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Episode 35
Hazel's Day
1962-06-07 · 30mThe Baxters celebrate Hazel's Day by taking their maid to dinner.
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Shirley Booth
Hazel Burke
Bobby Buntrock
Harold Baxter
Lynn Borden
Barbara Baxter
Ray Fulmer
Steve Baxter