Meet Corliss Archer

Meet Corliss Archer

1954 · Comedy · 1 Season · 39 Episodes · 8.0

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.

Episodes

E11. No Clothes for the Party30m · 1954-01-01Corliss 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.E22. Harry, Child Psychiatrist30m · Harry 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.E33. title unknown30m · E44. Dexter, The Director30m · Dexter 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!E55. Dexter's Surprise Party30m · After seeing Mr. Archer hiding a package and misunderstanding a business call, Corliss and Dexter decide he's a kleptomaniac.E66. The Algebra Problem30m · Corliss 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!E77. Quarenteened30m · Corliss has the measles, which makes Mr. Archer happy, because that means a whole week without Dexter; until Dex is quarantined along with her!E88. The Phone Fumble30m · Synopsis 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.E99. Dexter's Job30m · Dex's father makes a deal with him: get a job, keep it a week, and he will buy a new muffler for his car.E1010. Harry's Cold30m · Synopsis 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.E1111. Dexter, The Helper30m · E1212. The Best Policy30m · E1313. Harry's Diet30m · E1414. The Vase That Came to Dinner30m · E1515. Corliss, The Cheerleader30m · E1616. The Archers Get a Maid30m · E1717. Dexter Becomes a Man30m · E1818. Dexter's Masquerade Costume30m · E1919. title unknown30m · E2020. Male Ego30m · E2121. Money Matters30m · E2222. A Party for Corliss30m · E2323. The New Neighbors30m · E2424. Harry and the Soap Opera Queen30m · E2525. A Date for Doris30m · E2626. Friends Forever?30m · E2727. Boat Builders30m · E2828. Miffy's Overnight Painting30m · The 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.E2929. The Pain in the Neck30m · Harry reads a psychiatric book and decides his stiff neck is caused by everyone else's problems.E3030. President of the Garden Club30m · The Archers and Franklyns have a falling out when Janet and Mary are both nominated for president of their club.E3131. The Fortune Teller30m · Dexter has everyone visiting a swami who tells their future, with Harry being the only skeptic.E3232. Harry, The Dictator30m · Harry 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.E3333. Harry Gives Advice30m · E3434. Dexter and the Car30m · Dexter'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!E3535. Harry, The Photographer30m · Unimpressed with Bill's new camera, Harry digs out his father's old camera, which Dex destroys.E3636. The Personality Test30m · Corliss is unhappy because a personality test shows that she and Dex are not compatible, but Harry has a solution.E3737. Janet Goes to College30m · Harry convinces Janet to take some college classes, so she and Mary sign up, leaving all the housework for Corliss and Dexter.E3838. Harry Tells Dex How It Is30m · E3939. The Christmas Story30m · 1954-12-24Corliss 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.

Cast

Tristram Coffin

Tristram Coffin

Frieda Inescort

Frieda Inescort

Dexter Franklin