Series synopsis
Topper is an American sci-fi & fantasy comedy television series that premiered on CBS on October 9, 1953. It ended on July 15, 1955. It stars Robert Sterling, Anne Jeffreys, Leo G. Carroll and Lee Patrick.
Topper is an American fantasy sitcom based on the 1937 film of the same name. The series was broadcast on CBS from October 9, 1953 to July 15, 1955, and stars Leo G. Carroll in the title role.
Premise
Topper is an American fantasy sitcom based on the 1937 film of the same name. The series was broadcast on CBS from October 9, 1953 to July 15, 1955, and stars Leo G. Carroll in the title role.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
Guest cast
- Edna Skinner
- Lee Roberts
- James Seay
- Kathleen Freeman
- Frances Rafferty as Ellen Bates
- Herb Vigran as Fenster
- Charles Lane as Mr. Kittler
- Charles Williams as Harlon
- Dayton Lummis as The Judge
- Charlie Hall as Man in lower bunk in jail (uncredited)
- Natalie Schafer as Mrs. Vance
- John Eldredge as Randolph Vance
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 78 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 39 | October 9, 1953 | July 2, 1954 |
| Season 2 | 39 | October 8, 1954 | July 15, 1955 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Topper Meets the Ghosts An avalanche does in the Kerbys while skiing, to their bemusement. The Toppers are buying their old haunts. |
October 9, 1953 |
| 2 |
The Movers Moving day, and the ghosts reveal themselves only to Topper. |
October 16, 1953 |
| 3 |
Hiring the Maid Exit Velma, so George scares up a replacement. |
October 23, 1953 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Topper Tells All Topper has his day in court, over a parking ticket. |
October 8, 1954 |
| 2 |
Topper's Ransom The bank is robbed, the Kerbys ride to the rescue. |
October 15, 1954 |
| 3 |
County Fair Feathering your nest, you might say. |
October 22, 1954 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 9, 1953 |
| Last aired | July 15, 1955 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 20:30:00 |