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Revision as of 09:42, 3 March 2020
The World of Mr. Sweeney | |
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![]() Ruggles as Mr. Sweeney and his grandson, Kippy, played by Glenn Walker, at the general store. | |
Starring | Charlie Ruggles |
Country of origin | Vereinigte Staaten |
Original language | Englisch |
No. of episodes | 345 |
Original release | |
Network | NBC |
Release | June 30, 1954 December 1955 | –
The World of Mr. Sweeney is an American sitcom that aired on NBC in primetime and daytime. The series first aired live in primetime from June 30, 1954 to August 20, 1954, four nights a week from Tuesday to Friday, and from October 1954 to December 1955 five days a week in daytime. A total of 345 episodes were produced. The series began as a segment on The Kate Smith Evening Hour.[1]
Plot
The series focused on Cicero P. Sweeney, the owner of a small town general store, who always provided advice to his customers. Sweeney's grown daughter, Marge Franklin, and her young son, Kippy, lived with him. Stories revolved around members of the community and Sweeney's solutions to their problems.
Cast
- Charlie Ruggles as Cicero P. Sweeney
- Glenn Walker as Kippy Franklin
- Helen Wagner as Marge Franklin
References
- ^ The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946–Present. Ballantine Books. 2003. p. 1325. ISBN 0-345-45542-8.