''The Girls'' is an American situation comedy television series that was broadcast on CBS from January 1, 1950, until March 25, 1950. ''The Girls'' was based on the book ''

Our Hearts Were Young and Gay ''Our Hearts Were Young and Gay'' is a book by actress Cornelia Otis Skinner and journalist Emily Kimbrough, published in 1942. The book presents a description of their European tour in the 1920s, when they were fresh out of college from Bryn Ma ...

'' by

Cornelia Otis Skinner Cornelia Otis Skinner (May 30, 1899 – July 9, 1979) was an American writer and actress. Biography Skinner was the only child of actor Otis Skinner and actress Maud Durbin. After attending the all-girls' Baldwin School and Bryn Mawr College ( ...

and

Emily Kimbrough Emily Kimbrough (October 23, 1899 – February 10, 1989) was an American author and journalist. Biography Emily Kimbrough was born in Muncie, Indiana. In 1921 she graduated from Bryn Mawr College and went on a trip to Europe with her friend Cor ...

. In the series, Skinner and Kimbrough, having recently graduated from college and having had a European vacation, share a

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apartment in the

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while they pursue careers as actress and writer, respectively. Episodes depict "their struggles, mishaps, and disappointments". The series's original title, ''Young and Gay'', was changed after two episodes.

Bethel Leslie Jane Bethel Leslie (August 3, 1929 – November 28, 1999) was an American actress and screenwriter. In her career spanning half a century, she was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Laurel Award in 1964, a Tony Award in 1986, and a Cable ...

originally portrayed Skinner. When she left to be in a play,

Gloria Stroock Gloria Jane Stroock is an American actress. She is best known for her supporting role in the television series ''McMillan & Wife'' as Maggie, the secretary of lead character Stewart McMillan. Early years Stroock is the daughter of James Stroock, ...

replaced her in that role. Mary Malone played Kimbrough, and Kenneth Forbes played Todhunter Smith II. ''The Girls'' was broadcast live at 7 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday nights, replacing ''

Tonight on Broadway ''Tonight on Broadway'' is a weekly television show that ran from 1948 to 1950 on the CBS Television network. It premiered on April 6, 1948 and was the first program to be broadcast over the newly formed CBS network. The show, which was develope ...

''. It lasted for 13 episodes. The producer was Carol Irwin, and the directors were David Rich and Frank Schaffner. It originated at WCBS. Irwin had a disagreement with Skinner and Kimbrough that almost caused the show's cancellation in early February 1950, but they resolved the problem.

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