Summary
Topper is an American fantasy sitcom based on the 1937 film of the same name. The series was broadcast on CBS from October 9, 1953 to July 15, 1955, and stars Leo G. Carroll in the title role.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
Where to watch
Fingerprint
Not for brutality, big ideas or scares.
Topper episodes
2 seasons · 78 episodes
Episodes
- S1 E1 Topper Meets the Ghosts, 7.4
- S1 E2 The Movers, 7.0
- S1 E3 Hiring the Maid, 7.6
- S1 E4 The Hypnotist, 7.2
- S1 E5 Reducing, 7.3
- S1 E6 The Spinster, 6.1
- S1 E7 Bank Securities, 7.2
- S1 E8 The Kid, 7.4
- S1 E9 Burglar, 7.3
- S1 E10 Uncle Jonathan, 7.3
- S1 E11 The Car Story, 7.0
- S1 E12 Christmas Carol, 5.9
- S1 E13 Masquerade, 7.3
- S1 E14 Second Honeymoon, 6.5
- S1 E15 The Socialite, 7.4
- S1 E16 The Surprise Party, 7.2
- S1 E17 Decorating, 6.9
- S1 E19 Trip to Lisbon, 6.5
- S1 E20 The Proposal, 6.2
- S1 E27 Henrietta Sells the House, 6.0
- S1 E28 Legacy, 7.0
- S1 E29 Topper Goes to Las Vegas, 6.3
- S1 E30 Topper Goes West, 6.5
- S1 E31 Sweepstakes, 5.8
- S1 E34 The Picnic, 5.6
- S1 E36 Preparations for Europe, 7.2
- S1 E39 George's Old Flame, 6.0
Cast
24 of 38 · most episodes first
Robert Sterling
Anne Jeffreys
Leo G. Carroll
Lee Patrick
Edna SkinnerMaggie
Lee Roberts
James Seay
Kathleen Freeman
Frances RaffertyEllen Bates
Herb VigranFenster
Charles LaneMr. Kittler
Charles WilliamsHarlon
Dayton LummisThe Judge
Charlie HallMan in lower bunk in jail (uncredited)
Natalie SchaferMrs. Vance
John EldredgeMr. Vance, Randolph Vance
Maudie PrickettAmelia
Philip Van ZandtHopak
Phyllis CoatesQueen
Thurston HallMr. Schuyler
Dabbs GreerJack
Chick ChandlerCarruthers, Ed
Ben WeldenHoward
Crew
- Directors
- Lew Landers, Philip Rapp, Richard L. Bare
Everyone
Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).
Facts
October 9, 1953 · July 15, 1955 · Ended
- First aired
- October 9, 1953
- Last aired
- July 15, 1955
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 2 seasons · 78 episodes
- Age rating
- TV-PG
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United States
- Available in
- 5 countries
Tropes
Our Ghosts Are Different, Yet Another Christmas Carol, Saint-Bernard Rescue +1
Q&A
6 questions, like "Where can I stream Topper?"
Questions about Topper
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Topper worth watching?
Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 8.3).
Is Topper okay for kids?
Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
How long does it take to watch Topper?
39 h
About 39 hours: 78 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1953 to 1955.
Will Topper make me laugh?
Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).
Can I half-watch Topper?
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

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