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Overview

Two men who had recently been discharged from military service (Denny and Steve) lodged at the home of Amy Morgan, whose daughter (Kathy) and uncle (Earl) lived with her. Episodes typically dealt with the two men's adapting to new jobs and civilian life and with Earl's attempts to get them involved in schemes to make money. Mr. Russell was a neighbor.

Cast

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. Other characters and the actors who portrayed them were * Denny Davis - Michael O'Shea * Steve Connors - William Bishop * Uncle Earl - James Dunn * Kathy Morgan - Barbara Bates * Mr. Russell - Harry Harvey

Production

Dick Chevillat and Ray Singer produced and wrote the program. It was initially broadcast on Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11 p.m. Eastern Time. In September 1955 it was moved to Sundays from 7 to 7:30 p.m. E. T.

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* {{IMDb title, 0046610 1954 American television series debuts 1956 American television series endings 1950s American multi-camera sitcoms Black-and-white American television shows American English-language television shows Television shows set in California Works about veterans NBC sitcoms