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The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

1959·Show
147Episodes in4Seasons·TV-PG
70
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Big heart, funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Nostalgic and heartwarming

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Nostalgia10
  • Wholesome9
  • Coming of Age9

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Growing up, family, and history

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5
  • Music Centrality5

Who it's for

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About

The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from 1959 to 1963. The series and several episode scripts were adapted from a 1951 collection of short stories of the same name, written by Max Shulman, who had also written a feature film adaptation of his short stories for MGM in 1953, The Affairs of Dobie Gillis. The series revolved around the life of teenager/young adult Dobie Gillis, who, along with his best friend, beatnik Maynard G. Krebs, struggles against the forces of his life - high school, the military, college, and his parents - as he aspires to attain both wealth and dates with girls. The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis was produced by Martin Manulis Productions in association with 20th Century Fox Television. Creator Shulman also wrote the theme song in collaboration with Lionel Newman.
Classic SitcomMid-Century AmericanaTeen Romance ComedyNostalgic Comfort WatchBeatnik CultureComing-of-Age HumorLighthearted Slice-of-LifeRetro Family Friendly

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Is The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis rated?

TV-PG

It's rated TV-PG in the United States.

How many seasons does The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis have?

4 seasons

It has 4 seasons with 147 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

When did The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis air?

It ran from 1959 to 1963 and has ended.

What language is The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis?

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What tropes does The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis use?

The Bus Came BackAnimated Credits OpeningThe '60sSuspiciously Similar SubstituteCharacterization Marches OnAbhorrent AdmirerStill Believes in SantaBetty and VeronicaBerserk ButtonThe SlackerInadvertent Entrance CueSanta's Existence Clauseand 50 more

TV Tropes lists 62 storytelling tropes for The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis, including The Bus Came Back, Animated Credits Opening, The '60s.