The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

1959 – 1963Show4 seasons147 episodesTV-PG

70
GoodGoodWatch score
70
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

Shows with

Cast

Crew

Produced by
Martin Manulis

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 29, 1959 · June 5, 1963 · Ended

First aired
September 29, 1959
Last aired
June 5, 1963
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 147 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

The Bus Came Back, Animated Credits Opening, The '60s +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis?"

Questions about The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.7).

Is The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis okay for kids?

TV-PG

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 The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis?

74 h

About 74 hours: 147 episodes in 4 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1959 to 1963.

Will The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

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 tropes for it, including The Bus Came Back, Animated Credits Opening, and The '60s.