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Airs Next: CBS at Sunday 7:30 PM (30 min.)
Status: Ended    Premiered: October 4, 1959    Last Aired: July 7, 1963
Show Category: Comedy
Dennis the Menace
This is the 1959 CBS live-action situation comedy based on the comic strip by Hank Ketcham. Dennis is portrayed as the helpful menace that always seemed to cause chaos. Dennis Mitchell lived at 627 Elm Street with his parents, Henry and Alice. Next door was his best friend, Mr. Wilson (though the feeling was, certainly, not mutual). Dennis always was around to help Mr. Wilson whether he wanted...
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Last episode: Aunt Emma Visits the Wilsons
When Mr. Wilson's Aunt Emma pays him a visit, she takes an instant liking to Dennis. This causes Mr. Wilson to fear that she will make Dennis her heir instead of him.
Aired: July 7, 1963
145. A Man Among Men June 16, 1963 0 Reviews 7.55
144. First Editions June 9, 1963 0 Reviews 8.20
143. Listen to the Mockingbird June 2, 1963 0 Reviews 5.70
142. The Lucky Rabbit's Foot May 26, 1963 0 Reviews 7.80

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Jay North - Dennis Mitchell
Herbert Anderson - Henry Mitchell
Gloria Henry - Alice Mitchell
Joseph Kearns - George Wilson (seasons 1-3)
Gale Gordon - John Wilson (seasons 3-4)
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9.6
Superb
"Classic"
18, 24, 36, hike!
Continue » Posted Jul 7, 2008 9:17 pm PST
10.0
Perfect
"Classic"
The on-going adventures of a cute little, blond-haired boy named Dennis. Wonderful show, reflecting the times and the simplicity of life and its problems. No drugs or filthy language back then; more about losing something or confounding Mr. Wilson!
Continue » Posted Nov 21, 2007 6:44 am PST
5.1
Mediocre
"Guilty pleasure"
Not as good as the cartoon.
Continue » Posted Feb 2, 2006 4:05 pm PST
0.2
Appalling
"Change the channel!"
hi ds here
Continue » Posted Oct 15, 2005 11:27 am PST

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3.0
Bad
"Mildly interesting"
Eh..Ok
Continue » Posted Sep 25, 2005 12:12 am PST
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