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Hazel

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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.

Created by:
Ted Key
Cast:
Shirley Booth, Bobby Buntrock, Lynn Borden, Ray Fulmer
Language:
English
Country:
United States of America
Network:
NBC, CBS

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Seasons

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Season 1

Episodes

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Episode 1

Hazel and the Playground

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.

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Episode 2

Hazel Makes a Will

1961-10-05 · 30m

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.

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Episode 3

Hazel Plays Nurse

1961-10-12 · 30m

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.

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Episode 4

A Matter of Principle

1961-10-19 · 30m

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.

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Episode 5

Dorothy's New Client

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.

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Episode 6

What'll We Watch Tonight?

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.

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Episode 7

A Dog for Harold

1961-11-09 · 30m

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.

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Episode 8

George's Niece

1961-11-16 · 30m

Hazel tries cementing a mother-daughter relationship.

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Episode 9

Everybody's Thankful But Us Turkeys

1961-11-23 · 30m

Hazel teaches the Baxters the meaning of Thanksgiving.

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Episode 10

Winter Wonderland

1961-12-07 · 30m

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.

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Episode 11

Hazel's Winning Personality

1961-12-14 · 30m

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.

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Episode 12

Hazel's Christmas Shopping

1961-12-21 · 30m

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.

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Episode 13

Dorothy's Obsession

1961-12-28 · 30m

Dorothy must have a piano she sees at an antique auction.

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Episode 14

Hazel's Dog Days

1962-01-04 · 30m

How to teach the Baxters' old dog new tricks?

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Episode 15

Replacement for Phoebe

1962-01-11 · 30m

Hazel tries to recruit a new maid for the Johnsons.

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Episode 16

Hazel's Famous Recipes

1962-01-18

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Episode 17

Hazel's Tough Customer

1962-01-25

Mr. Griffin asks Hazel to marry him after buying a house in the neighborhood.

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Episode 18

Hazel's Secret Wish

1962-02-01 · 30m

Hazel vacations at an exclusive resort.

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Episode 19

Hazel, the Tryst Buster

1962-02-08 · 30m

Hazel's suspicions rise as George's old girlfriend visits.

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Episode 20

The Investment Club

1962-02-15 · 30m

A businessman tries selling worthless stock to Hazel's friends.

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Episode 21

Hazel's Mona Lisa Grin

1962-03-01

Hazel discovers that the artist who painted her portrait is now famous.

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Episode 22

Hazel and the Gardener

1962-03-08

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Episode 23

Dorothy's Birthday

1962-03-15 · 30m

Hazel gives up her day off to prepare food for Dorothy's luncheon.

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Episode 24

Number, Please?

1962-03-22 · 30m

George misplaces a slip of paper with his unlisted telephone number.

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Episode 25

Them New Neighbors is Nice

1962-03-29 · 30m

Stan Blake's teen-age son develops a crush on Dorothy.

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Episode 26

Hazel's Pajama Party

1962-04-05 · 30m

Hazel organizes a pajama party for a motherless girl.

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Episode 27

Three Little Cubs

1962-04-12 · 30m

Dorothy tries getting a snobbish boy to join the Cub Scouts.

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Episode 28

Bringing Out the Johnsons

1962-04-19 · 30m

Hazel spearheads a campaign for aid to education.

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Episode 29

Hazel Quits

1962-04-26 · 30m

Hazel quits when George takes on a client who plans to drain a lake and build a factory.

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Episode 30

Hazel the Matchmaker

1962-05-03

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Episode 31

Rock-a-Bye Baby

1962-05-10 · 30m

Hazel 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 · 30m

Hazel feeds and shelters a suspected thief.

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Episode 33

Heat Wave

1962-05-24 · 30m

The 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 · 30m

Hazel plays Cupid for two young law students.

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Episode 35

Hazel's Day

1962-06-07 · 30m

The Baxters celebrate Hazel's Day by taking their maid to dinner.

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Cast

Shirley Booth

Shirley Booth

Hazel Burke

Bobby Buntrock

Harold Baxter

Lynn Borden

Lynn Borden

Barbara Baxter

Ray Fulmer

Steve Baxter

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