''The Don Rickles Show'' is an American

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television series. The series stars

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, Robert Hogan, and

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. The series aired on

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from January 14 until May 26, 1972. It ranked 56th out of 78 shows that season with an average 15.5 rating. It shares the same title as a short-lived variety series that Rickles had headlined on

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in 1968.

Premise

''The Don Rickles Show'' focused on an advertising agency executive, and his "life and endless problems" with his job and his family. Don Robinson, the main character, encountered difficulties both at work and at home. His battles apparently did not appeal to audiences, leading to the series's four-month run.

Cast

as Don Robinson *

as Barbara Robinson *

as Janie Robinson * Robert Hogan as Tyler Benedict *

as Jean Benedict *

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as Conrad Musk * Judith Cassmore as Audrey

Personnel

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and Joseph Sandore were executive producers,

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was the producer, and

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was the creator and executive consultant.

Episodes

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* 1970s American sitcoms 1972 American television series debuts 1972 American television series endings English-language television shows CBS original programming Television shows set in New York City {{US-comedy-tv-prog-stub