The Joey Bishop Show (1961)

Freddy: Freddy is Joey's writer/agent/manager and the two have been good friends since they were children. Freddy is single and always notices a pretty female; with a serious personality, often imitating animals and famous people, while also occasionally cracking jokes. Freddy eat meals often with Joey and Ellie even though he's not invited but was expected anyway. Freddy unexpectedly leaves without warning or explanation in early 1963, never to be seen again.

Larry Corbett: Larry Corbett is Joey's writer/agent/manager and the two have been good friends for years. Like Freddy, Larry was also looking for a pretty girl. Joey and Ellie often have Larry over for the daily meals. Larry makes jokes all the time in a quite serious manner. He once considered marriage to Liz, a friend of Ellie's, but the relationship ends after some bad advice from Joey and Ellie.

Mr. J.J. Jillson: Mr Jillson, more commonly called the superintendant of the Carlton Arms apartment in which The Barneses live. He and his wife Mrs. Jillson live in the basement of the Carlton Arms apartment building, where he is always on call to fix things. Mr Jillson talks about his wife constantly as if he dislikes her but deep down he really loves her. Mrs Jillson is constantly screaming at Mr. Jillson through the ventilator from their apartment to the Barnes', startling him. Mr. Jillson wins contests and has many types of animals in his apartment. He also loves cinnamon rolls that he can't pronounce.

Hilda, the maid: Hilda is hired by Ellie to be the Barnes' maid. She later also becomes Joey Jr.'s. nanny. She and Joey often trade insults, even though they really like each other. There was never a reference to her last name or personal life.

Joey Barnes Jr.: Joey Jr. is the son of Joey and Ellie. He was born on May 11 1963.moreless