The Jean Arthur Show
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GenreSitcom
Created byNorm Leibmann and Ed Haas
Theme music composerJohnny Keating
Jay Richard Kennedy
Richard Quine
Jay Richard Kennedy
Richard Quine
| The Jean Arthur Show | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre | Sitcom |
| Created by | Norm Leibmann and Ed Haas |
| Starring | Jean Arthur Ron Harper Richard Conte Leonard Stone |
| Theme music composer | Johnny Keating Jay Richard Kennedy Richard Quine |
| Opening theme | "Merry Merry-Go-Round", by Johnny Keating, Richard Quine and Jay Richard Kennedy |
| Composer | Johnny Keating |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Richard Quine Jay Richard Kennedy |
| Producer | Si Rose |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 22–24 minutes |
| Production company | Universal Television |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBS |
| Release | September 12 – December 5, 1966 |
The Jean Arthur Show is an American situation comedy that aired on CBS from September 12 to December 5, 1966. The series was sponsored by General Foods. It was canceled by the network on 12 October 1966 and replaced with To Tell the Truth.[1]
Guest stars
- Jean Arthur as Patricia, a lawyer who works alongside her son Paul[2]
- Ron Harper as Paul Marshall, a lawyer who works alongside his mother Patricia[2]
- Richard Conte as Richie Wells, an ex-gangster with a romantic interest in Patricia[2]
- Leonard Stone as Morton, the chauffeur of the lawyer duo[2]
Reception
The Jean Arthur Show ranked number 65 in the ratings, and lasted only 12 episodes.[3]