Hazel
1961 · Comedy · 5 Seasons · 155 Episodes ·
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.
Episodes
1. Hazel and the PlaygroundWhile 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.
2. Hazel Makes a WillIt'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.
3. Hazel Plays NurseHazel 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.
4. A Matter of PrincipleHazel 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.
5. Dorothy's New ClientA 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.
6. What'll We Watch Tonight?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.
7. A Dog for HaroldHarold 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.
8. George's NieceHazel tries cementing a mother-daughter relationship.
9. Everybody's Thankful But Us TurkeysHazel teaches the Baxters the meaning of Thanksgiving.
10. Winter WonderlandThe 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.
11. Hazel's Winning PersonalityHazel'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.
12. Hazel's Christmas ShoppingHazel 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.
13. Dorothy's ObsessionDorothy must have a piano she sees at an antique auction.
14. Hazel's Dog DaysHow to teach the Baxters' old dog new tricks?
15. Replacement for PhoebeHazel tries to recruit a new maid for the Johnsons.
16. Hazel's Famous Recipes
17. Hazel's Tough CustomerMr. Griffin asks Hazel to marry him after buying a house in the neighborhood.
18. Hazel's Secret WishHazel vacations at an exclusive resort.
19. Hazel, the Tryst BusterHazel's suspicions rise as George's old girlfriend visits.
20. The Investment ClubA businessman tries selling worthless stock to Hazel's friends.
21. Hazel's Mona Lisa GrinHazel discovers that the artist who painted her portrait is now famous.
22. Hazel and the Gardener
23. Dorothy's BirthdayHazel gives up her day off to prepare food for Dorothy's luncheon.
24. Number, Please?George misplaces a slip of paper with his unlisted telephone number.
25. Them New Neighbors is NiceStan Blake's teen-age son develops a crush on Dorothy.
26. Hazel's Pajama PartyHazel organizes a pajama party for a motherless girl.
27. Three Little CubsDorothy tries getting a snobbish boy to join the Cub Scouts.
28. Bringing Out the JohnsonsHazel spearheads a campaign for aid to education.
29. Hazel QuitsHazel quits when George takes on a client who plans to drain a lake and build a factory.
30. Hazel the Matchmaker
31. Rock-a-Bye BabyHazel becomes a part-time nurse to the Johnsons' niece.
32. The Burglar in Mr. B's P.J.'sHazel feeds and shelters a suspected thief.
33. Heat WaveThe mercury and George's blood pressure rise as Hazel campaigns for an air conditioner.
34. George's AssistantHazel plays Cupid for two young law students.
35. Hazel's DayThe Baxters celebrate Hazel's Day by taking their maid to dinner.
