Boss Lady
American TV sitcom series (1952)
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Boss Lady is an American television sitcom that aired on NBC as a summer replacement for Fireside Theatre from July 1 to September 23, 1952.[1]
Plot
Gwen F. Allen was the chief executive Hillandale Homes, a construction firm.[2] Her father was the "well-intentioned but inept" chairman of the board.[1] Jeff was her boyfriend, and Aggie was the secretary.[2]
Episodes usually dealt with either keeping Allen's father in his position or finding a general manager who would not become infatuated with her.[1]
Production
Boss Lady was a production of Wrather Television Productions, Inc. Jack Wrather and Bob Mann were co-producers. Mann also wrote the scripts, and Bill Russell directed.[3] Episodes were recorded on film with no laugh track.[4]
Cast
- Lynn Bari[5] as Gwen F. Allen[1]
- Nicholas Joy as Gwen's father[2]
- Glenn Langan as Jeff Standish[1]
- Charlie Smith as Chester Allen[1]
- Lee Patrick as Aggie[2]
- Richard Gainer as Roger[1]
Sponsor and schedule
Procter & Gamble sponsored Boss Lady for Ivory Soap and Lilt Home Permanent.[6] It was broadcast 9-9:30 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) on Tuesdays.[7]