1962 TV Series and Shows
From gripping dramas and groundbreaking comedies to beloved sitcoms, the TV series of 1962 delivered unforgettable moments and iconic characters that have endured through the years. Join us as we take a nostalgic look back at the top TV series of 1962, celebrating the shows that defined the year and continue to be cherished by fans today.
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![The Andy Williams Show]( "The Andy Williams Show")
The Andy Williams Show
Starring: Andy Williams
Country: United States of America
Outline: Having hosted summer programs for three seasons before this, Andy Williams' program finally became a regular, year-round show. In addition to Andy, the program also featured numbers by a ...
source: imdb.com
![McHale's Navy]( "McHale's Navy")
McHale's Navy
Directed by: Bryan Spicer
Country: United States of America
Outline: The misadventures of a misfit PT boat crew during World War II.
source: imdb.com
![The Beverly Hillbillies]( "The Beverly Hillbillies")
The Beverly Hillbillies
Directed by: Penelope Spheeris
Country: United States of America
Outline: A nouveau riche hillbilly family moves to Beverly Hills and shakes up the privileged society with their hayseed ways.
source: imdb.com
![Mr. Smith Goes to Washington]( "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington")
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Directed by: Frank Capra
Country: United States of America
source: imdb.com
![Wally Gator]( "Wally Gator")
Wally Gator
Country: United States of America
Outline: the misadventures of a friendly gator.
source: imdb.com
![The Virginian (1962-1970)]( "The Virginian (1962-1970)")
The Virginian (1962-1970)
Country: United States of America
Outline: Il virginiano (The Virginian : nell'ultima stagione denominata The Men from Shiloh) รจ una serie televisiva statunitense di genere western, trasmessa dalla NBC dal 1962 al 1971.
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Starring: Lucille Ball, Gale Gordon, Vivian Vance
Country: United States of America
Seasons: 6
source: movieplayer.it
![The French Chef]( "The French Chef")
The French Chef
Starring: Julia Child
Country: United States of America
Outline: Julia Child teaches the art of French cooking.
source: imdb.com
![The Jack Paar Program]( "The Jack Paar Program")
The Jack Paar Program
Starring: Jack Paar, Jose Melis, Jim G. Lucas
Country: United States of America
Outline: This was a variety show, hosted by Jack Paar, that had live and filmed interviews with famous people; comedy and musical acts; and home movies of trips Paar took with his wife Miriam and ...
source: imdb.com
![Discovery]( "Discovery")
Discovery
Starring: Virginia Gibson, Frank Buxton
Country: United States of America
Outline: Historical and cultural documentary TV series for children aired on ABC originally as a weekday series, but later moved to Saturday afternoons or Sunday mornings throughout most of the Sixties.
source: imdb.com
![The Alfred Hitchcock Hour]( "The Alfred Hitchcock Hour")
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Starring: Alfred Hitchcock
Country: United States of America
Outline: A continuation of the dramatic anthology series Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) hosted by the master of suspense and mystery.
source: imdb.com
![Wide Country]( "Wide Country")
Wide Country
Starring: Earl Holliman, Andrew Prine
Country: United States of America
Outline: Mitch Guthrie is a champion bronco rider in the rodeo who tries to keep his kid brother, Andy, from pursuing the same life.
source: imdb.com
![The Original Christmas Classics]( "The Original Christmas Classics")
The Original Christmas Classics
Country: United States of America
Outline: Includes the original stories of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer / Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town / Frosty the Snowman / Frosty Returns / Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol / Little Drummer Boy / Cricket on the Hearth.
source: imdb.com
![Combat!]( "Combat!")
Combat!
Starring: Vic Morrow, Rick Jason, Pierre Jalbert, Jack Hogan
Country: United States of America
Outline: Combat!, a one-hour World War II drama series on television, followed a frontline American infantry squad as they battled their way across Europe. With mud-splattered realism, the show ...
source: imdb.com
![Empire]( "Empire")
Empire
Written by: Kathleen Hite
Starring: Richard Egan, Ryan O'Neal, Anne Seymour, Terry Moore
Country: United States of America
Outline: Jim Redigo is foreman for the enormous Garrett Ranch owned by matriarch Lucia with her children Tal and Constance. Redigo had his hands full managing people, machines, and animals with a specific interest in the attractive Connie.
source: imdb.com
![The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson]( "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson")
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Starring: Johnny Carson
Country: United States of America
Outline: Host Johnny Carson performs comedy routines and chats with various celebrities.
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![The Dakotas]( "The Dakotas")
The Dakotas
Starring: Larry Ward, Jack Elam, Chad Everett, Michael Greene
Country: United States of America
Outline: Marshal Ragan and his Deputies maintain the peace in the Badlands of the Dakota Territory.
source: imdb.com
![Stoney Burke]( "Stoney Burke")
Stoney Burke
Starring: Jack Lord, Warren Oates, Robert Dowdell, Bill Hart
Country: United States of America
Outline: Stoney Burke is a rodeo rider who wants to win the Golden Buckle, the award to the world's champion saddle bronco rider. He didn't win it, but he encountered a considerable amount of ...
source: imdb.com
![Family Classics]( "Family Classics")
Family Classics
Starring: Frazier Thomas, Roy Leonard
Country: United States of America
source: imdb.com
![Fair Exchange]( "Fair Exchange")
Fair Exchange
Starring: Eddie Foy Jr., Audrey Christie, Lynn Loring, Flip Mark
Country: United States of America
Outline: Eddie Walker of New York City and Tommy Finch of London, England had been World War II buddies and they decide to swap teenage daughters Patty and Heather for a year.
source: imdb.com
![It's a Man's World]( "It's a Man's World")
It's a Man's World
Starring: Glenn Corbett, Ted Bessell, Michael Burns, Randy Boone
Country: United States of America
Outline: Wes and Tom-Tom are friends going to college and with musician Vern share a houseboat. Wes also watches out for his younger brother Howie and the four of them deal with girls, jobs, and ...
source: imdb.com
![The Gallant Men]( "The Gallant Men")
The Gallant Men
Starring: Robert McQueeney, William Reynolds, Robert Ridgely, Richard X. Slattery
Country: United States of America
Outline: The 36th infantry is fighting its way through Italy under the spirited leadership of Captain Jim Benedict. His men include flirt D'Angelo, who carries his guitar along, plus pals Lucavich and Hanson. McKenna is the free wheeling Sergeant.
source: imdb.com
![Room for One More]( "Room for One More")
Room for One More
Starring: Carol Nicholson, Ahna Capri, Tim Rooney, Maxine Stuart
Country: United States of America
Outline: An adaptation of the Cary Grant film of same title, George and Anna Rose have two biological children, two adopted. Their warm and caring household frequently finds space for yet another ...
source: imdb.com
![Going My Way]( "Going My Way")
Going My Way
Starring: Gene Kelly, Leo G. Carroll, Dick York, Nydia Westman
Country: United States of America
Outline: Father O'Malley is sent to a parish in lower class New York City to assist old, crusty pastor Father Fitzgibbon. Mrs. Featherstone is the housekeeper in the rectory. When he arrives, Father...
source: imdb.com
![Jackie Gleason: American Scene Magazine]( "Jackie Gleason: American Scene Magazine")
Jackie Gleason: American Scene Magazine
Starring: Jackie Gleason, The June Taylor Dancers, Johnny Olson, Sammy Spear and His Orchestra
Country: United States of America
Outline: In 1962, Jackie Gleason returned to the tried-and-true variety show format with his talk show American Scene Magazine.
source: imdb.com
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