Series synopsis
McDuff, the Talking Dog is an American family sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on NBC on September 11, 1976. It ended on November 20, 1976. It stars Walter Willison, Michelle Stacy and Jack Lester.
McDuff, The Talking Dog was a Saturday morning live action television program that aired on NBC in 1976. The show centered around the ghost of a 100-year-old sheepdog who used to live in the home now owned by a veterinarian, Dr. Calvin Campbell. McDuff could talk not only to the other animals, but also to Dr. Campbell. However, Dr. Campbell was the only person who could hear or see McDuff, which often led to wacky situations.
Dr. Campbell’s neighbor, Amos Ferguson, was played by Gordon Jump, wh ...
Premise
McDuff, The Talking Dog was a Saturday morning live action television program that aired on NBC in 1976. The show centered around the ghost of a 100-year-old sheepdog who used to live in the home now owned by a veterinarian, Dr. Calvin Campbell. McDuff could talk not only to the other animals, but also to Dr. Campbell. However, Dr. Campbell was the only person who could hear or see McDuff, which often led to wacky situations.
Dr. Campbell’s neighbor, Amos Ferguson, was played by Gordon Jump, who would later go on to WKRP in Cincinnati fame.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Walter Willison as Calvin Campbell
- Michelle Stacy as Kimmy
- Jack Lester as McDuff (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | September 11, 1976 | November 30, 1976 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | K-9 Hustler | September 11, 1976 |
| 2 | Par for the Course | September 18, 1976 |
| 3 | The Little Dog Who Wasn't There | September 25, 1976 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 11, 1976 |
| Last aired | November 20, 1976 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 10:00:00 |