Blondie (1968 TV series)
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| Blondie | |
|---|---|
| Format | Sitcom |
| Created by | Chic Young |
| Starring | Patricia Harty Will Hutchins Jim Backus Pamelyn Ferdin Peter Robbins |
| Country of origin |  United States |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) |
Norman Abbott Peter Baldwin |
| Running time | 30 Minutes |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | CBS |
| Original run | September 26, 1968 – January 9, 1969 |
| External links | |
| IMDb profile | |
Blondie (AKA "The New Blondie") was a updated TV series version of the 1957 TV series that was based on the comic strip of the same name, which ran on CBS during the 1968-1969 television season, and starred Will Hutchins and Patricia Harty as the Bumsteads, with Jim Backus playing Mr. Dithers alongside his real life wife Henny Backus, who played Cora Dithers.
This version of the series, which was jointly produced by CBS Productions, King Features Syndicate and Kayro Productions, ran from September 26, 1968 to January 9, 1969. Unfortunately, like the 1957 version, this one would also be short-lived due to competition on Thursday nights.
The series is also known for its opening scene, which featured the comic strip characters in animated form before transforming into the actors playing the characters.
[edit] Cast
- Will Hutchins as Dagwood Bumstead
- Patricia Harty as Blondie
- Jim Backus as Mr. Dithers
- Pamelyn Ferdin as Cookie
- Peter Robbins as Alexander
- Henny Backus as Mrs. Cora Dithers
- Bobbie Jordan as Tootsie Woodley
- Bryan O'Byrne as The Mailman
