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It's a Great Life

1954 – 1956Show2 seasons78 episodes

Comedy
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

Summary

It's a Great Life is an American situation comedy which aired on NBC from 1954 to 1956. Frances Bavier, six years before being cast as Aunt Bee in CBS's The Andy Griffith Show, played a somewhat similar role as Mrs. Amy Morgan, the owner of a boarding house.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Cast

5 of 5 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Christian Nyby

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Facts

September 7, 1954 · June 3, 1956 · Ended

First aired
September 7, 1954
Last aired
June 3, 1956
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 78 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is It's a Great Life worth watching?"

Questions about It's a Great Life

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is It's a Great Life worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.4).

Is It's a Great Life okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch It's a Great Life?

39 h

About 39 hours: 78 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1954 to 1956.

Will It's a Great Life make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch It's a Great Life?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.