Synopsis
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
Season 11E1No Clothes for the PartyCorliss 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.30m2E2Harry, Child PsychiatristHarry 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.30m3E3title unknown30m4E4Dexter, The DirectorDexter 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!30m5E5Dexter's Surprise PartyAfter seeing Mr. Archer hiding a package and misunderstanding a business call, Corliss and Dexter decide he's a kleptomaniac.30m6E6The Algebra ProblemCorliss 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!30m7E7QuarenteenedCorliss has the measles, which makes Mr. Archer happy, because that means a whole week without Dexter; until Dex is quarantined along with her!30m8E8The Phone FumbleSynopsis 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.30m9E9Dexter's JobDex's father makes a deal with him: get a job, keep it a week, and he will buy a new muffler for his car.30m10E10Harry's ColdSynopsis 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.30m11E11Dexter, The Helper30m12E12The Best Policy30m13E13Harry's Diet30m14E14The Vase That Came to Dinner30m15E15Corliss, The Cheerleader30m16E16The Archers Get a Maid30m17E17Dexter Becomes a Man30m18E18Dexter's Masquerade Costume30m19E19title unknown30m20E20Male Ego30m21E21Money Matters30m22E22A Party for Corliss30m23E23The New Neighbors30m24E24Harry and the Soap Opera Queen30m25E25A Date for Doris30m26E26Friends Forever?30m27E27Boat Builders30m28E28Miffy's Overnight PaintingThe 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.30m29E29The Pain in the NeckHarry reads a psychiatric book and decides his stiff neck is caused by everyone else's problems.30m30E30President of the Garden ClubThe Archers and Franklyns have a falling out when Janet and Mary are both nominated for president of their club.30m31E31The Fortune TellerDexter has everyone visiting a swami who tells their future, with Harry being the only skeptic.30m32E32Harry, The DictatorHarry 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.30m33E33Harry Gives Advice30m34E34Dexter and the CarDexter'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!30m35E35Harry, The PhotographerUnimpressed with Bill's new camera, Harry digs out his father's old camera, which Dex destroys.30m36E36The Personality TestCorliss is unhappy because a personality test shows that she and Dex are not compatible, but Harry has a solution.30m37E37Janet Goes to CollegeHarry convinces Janet to take some college classes, so she and Mary sign up, leaving all the housework for Corliss and Dexter.30m38E38Harry Tells Dex How It Is30m39E39The Christmas StoryCorliss 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.30m
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