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The Joey Bishop Show

Joey Barnes, played by deadpan comic Joey Bishop, was the host of a Tonight Show talk program that originated in NY. Stories revolved around his personal and professional life as a TV celebrity, and many guest stars appeared, playing themselves.
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Episodes

  1. S2 E1 - The Honeymoon
    September 15, 1962
    25min
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    On the eve of his wedding to Ellie, Joey is asked to fill in for a nightclub entertainer at Las Vegas.
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  2. S2 E2 - Penguins Three
    September 22, 1962
    25min
    13+
    Joey gets the "bird" from roly-poly apartment janitor, Jillson, when the comedian refuses to perform at a benefit for Jillson's fraternal lodge.
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  3. S2 E3 - Three's a Crowd
    September 29, 1962
    25min
    13+
    The eternal kibitzer, Freddy, crashes a candlelight supper, marking 3 months of marital bliss for Joey and Ellie.
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  4. S2 E4 - Door-to-Door Salesman
    October 6, 1962
    25min
    13+
    Joey tries to cure his hospitable wife, Ellie, of her irresistible desire to buy things she doesn't need from every pitchman with hard luck story.
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  5. S2 E5 - Joey's Replacement
    October 13, 1962
    25min
    13+
    Joey Barnes is reluctant to take a sorely needed vacation when the sponsor of his nightly TV show enthusiastically picks unknown comic, Johnny Edwards for the fill-in spot in this episode.
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  6. S2 E6 - The Fashion Show
    October 20, 1962
    25min
    13+
    Joey and his manager, Freddy, arrive at Joey's apartment unexpectedly from the TV studio to find Ellie dressed to the "nines" to go shopping.
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  7. S2 E7 - The Breakup
    October 27, 1962
    25min
    13+
    Joey's mandolin playing on his TV show disturbs his manager, Freddy, so much that the two men decide to dissolve their life-long friendship.
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  8. S2 E8 - A Woman's Place
    November 3, 1962
    25min
    13+
    Joey's gag 'knocking' women in politics on his TV show, spur his wife, Ellie, to announce her candidacy for Assembly women.
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  9. S2 E9 - Baby, It's Cold Inside
    November 10, 1962
    25min
    13+
    Ellie and Joey Barnes become unwilling hosts to an Eskimo dog that apartment house super Jillson has won in a jingle contest.
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  10. S2 E10 - Joey Takes a Physical
    November 17, 1962
    25min
    13+
    Weary of hearing Joey's excuses for neglecting to take his regular medical checkup, Ellie cooks up an elaborate plot to make him think he's sick.
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  11. S2 E11 - Deep in the Heart of Texas
    November 24, 1962
    25min
    13+
    Joey brings Texas to New York when Ellie becomes homesick for the Lone Star Stare but refuses to make the trip without her busy husband.
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  12. S2 E12 - The Honeymoon Is Over
    December 1, 1962
    25min
    13+
    Joey announces that he plans an evening out with the boys, and Ellie gets the idea that "the wolf wants to howl again."
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  13. S2 E13 - Chance of a Lifetime
    December 8, 1962
    25min
    13+
    Seeking good investment opportunity, Joey spots a 6'2", 220lbs fighter who looks like 'champ' material.
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  14. S2 E14 - Joey's Lucky Cuff Links
    December 15, 1962
    25min
    13+
    Superstition causes pandemonium in the household shortly before Joey is to perform at an important dinner attended by the Governor.
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  15. S2 E15 - Wife vs. Secretary
    December 22, 1962
    25min
    13+
    Beautiful Ellie Barnes turns into a green-eyed monster after Joey misses 5 consecutive meals to work 'overtime' with his new secretary, Cindy Roberts.
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  16. S2 E16 - Kiss and Make Up
    December 29, 1962
    25min
    13+
    Doris stirs up a hornet's nest by telling Ellie that fights between husbands and wives are natural and necessary because of the marvelous opportunity to "kiss and make up" afterwards.
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  17. S2 E17 - Double Time
    January 5, 1963
    25min
    13+
    Joey Bishop portrays a dual role as TV entertainer Joey and as a nearsighted convict, Looie.
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  18. S2 E18 - Jillson and the Cinnamon Buns
    January 12, 1963
    25min
    13+
    Because janitor Jillson is on a diet, a campaign is started to keep him away from his biggest weakness...cinnamon buns.
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  19. S2 E19 - Freddie Goes Highbrow
    January 19, 1963
    25min
    13+
    Joey's manager, Freddy, affects a British accent and mannerisms to impress his "society" girl friend, Leslie Medford Wallingford (Merry Anders).
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  20. S2 E20 - Joey Leaves Ellie
    January 26, 1963
    25min
    13+
    Joey's amorous antics with Judo expert, Gloria Williams (Joy Lansing) on his TV program, break up the Barnes' happy home.
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  21. S2 E21 - Ellie, the Talent Scout
    February 2, 1963
    25min
    13+
    Joey regrets his decision to let Ellie choose talent for one of his TV shows when auditions she conducts in the living room become an ordeal for him.
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  22. S2 E22 - A Crush on Joey
    February 16, 1963
    25min
    13+
    When eight-year-old Penny falls in love with Joey Barnes, her ten-year-old swain, Michael, decides to have a showdown with the entertainer.
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  23. S2 E23 - Joey's House Guest
    February 23, 1963
    25min
    13+
    When Aunt Celia telegraphs that she plans a visit, Joey Barnes promptly takes steps to keep the guest quarters occupied so there will be no room for her.
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  24. S2 E24 - We're Going to Have a Baby
    March 2, 1963
    25min
    13+
    Thrilled by Elli's disclosure that she is expecting, Joey Barnes "tells the world" on his TV program.
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  25. S2 E25 - The Baby Formula
    March 9, 1963
    25min
    13+
    Expectant father, Joey Barnes, turns baby sitter and mixes unforgettable formula.
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Directors
James V. KernMel Ferber
Producers
Danny Thomas
Starring
Joey BishopJoe BesserAbby Dalton
Studio
FilmRise
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