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Heaven for Betsy

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Heaven for Betsy
GenreSitcom
StarringJack Lemmon
Cynthia Stone
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time15 mins.
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseSeptember 30 (1952-09-30) –
December 23, 1952 (1952-12-23)
Related
The Frances Langford/Don Ameche Show

Heaven for Betsy is an American sitcom that aired live on CBS twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday for fifteen minutes from September 30, 1952 to December 23, 1952.

The series stars real-life husband and wife Jack Lemmon and Cynthia Stone.[1] Based on the sketch The Couple Next Door that Lemmon and Stone performed regularly on the variety show The Frances Langford/Don Ameche Show[2]

Premise

The series revolves around newlyweds Pete Bell, an assistant buyer in the toy department of a suburban New York department store, and Betsy Bell, a secretary turned homemaker, who always had to get Pete out of jams.

Cast

  • Jack Lemmon as Pete Bell
  • Cynthia Stone as Betsy Bell

References

  1. ^ The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present. Ballantine Books. 2003. p. 946. ISBN 0-345-45542-8.
  2. ^ TV Guide Guide to TV. Barnes and Noble. 2004. p. 231. ISBN 0-7607-5634-1.