TV series
Hazel is an American sitcom about a fictional live-in maid named Hazel Burke and her employers, the Baxters. The five-season, 154-episode series aired in primetime from September 28, 1961 until April 11, 1966 and was produced by Screen Gems. The show aired on NBC for its first four seasons, and then on CBS for its final season. The first season, except for one color episode was in black and white, the remainder in color. The show was based on the popular single-panel comic strip by cartoonist Ted Key, which appeared in the Saturday Evening Post.
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Hazel is an American sitcom about a fictional live-in maid named Hazel Burke and her employers, the Baxters. The five-season, 154-episode series aired in primetime from September 28, 1961 until April 11, 1966 and was produced by Screen Gems. The show aired on NBC for its first four seasons, and then on CBS for its final season. The first season, except for one color episode was in black and white, the remainder in color. The show was based on the popular single-panel comic strip by cartoonist Ted Key, which appeared in the Saturday Evening Post.
Cast, crew and production details
Whitney BlakeDorothy Baxter
Shirley BoothHazel Burke
Don DeForeGeorge Baxter
Lynn BordenBarbara Baxter
Ann JillianMillie
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CBSUnited States
Screen GemsUnited StatesWatch options above are for the show and may vary by season or episode.
Episode 1
While trying to teach Harold how to kick a football, Hazel realizes that what is needed in town is a playground for the children. This leads her to go all out to try to get one despite George and his clients' opinion.
Directed by William D. RussellGuest stars Hal Smith, Donald Foster, Norma Varden, Lurene Tuttle
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Episode 2
It's that time of the year when Hazel begins warming George up to the idea of a raise but this year, he absolutely refuses, leaving Hazel furious. Later, when Hazel falls and hurts herself, she decides to draw up a will, but George thinks she's planning a lawsuit against him.
Directed by William D. RussellGuest stars Queenie Leonard, Robert B. Williams, Wright King, Maudie Prickett
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Episode 3
Hazel plays Nurse for Mr. B & Missy as she taking care of the ill Baxters around the house after getting caught the flu. It's up to Hazel to get them better with a dose of medicine until Harold is the last Baxter to get caught by the flu.
Directed by William D. RussellGuest stars Molly Dodd, Howard Smith, Hal Baylor, Norman Leavitt
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Episode 4
Hazel is in no mood to be the perfect maid to an important client of George's after she gets a parking ticket that she is sure she didn't deserve. Although, the fine is only a couple of dollars, Hazel wants George to represent her and help her prove that she wan't at fault.
Directed by William D. RussellGuest stars Victor French, Vinton Hayworth, John Lasell
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Episode 5
A competitor of Dorothy's is trying to get her to join her interior decorating business but Dorothy is content with her own small business despite few customers. This prompts Hazel to try to influence the new neighbors into hiring Dorothy to furnish their home.
Directed by William D. RussellGuest stars Queenie Leonard, Mary Jackson, Robert B. Williams, Maudie Prickett, Joan Banks
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Episode 6
George and Dorothy's nightly television viewing has been getting interupted by Hazel who's excuse is that her television set in her room is broken. This leads to George taking her down to the store to by her one, which is where she decides to get a color TV and quickly becomes the talk of the town.
Directed by William D. RussellGuest stars Queenie Leonard, Maudie Prickett
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Episode 7
Harold is out playing and finds an abandoned dog and brings him home. Hazel and Dorothy are overjoyed but the joy becomes fear when they remember that George forbids a dog in the house. This leads them to plot together to convince George to let Harold keep the dog.
Directed by William D. RussellGuest stars Raymond Guth
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Episode 8
Hazel tries cementing a mother-daughter relationship. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake. Nancy: Davey Davison. Deirdre: Cathy Lewis.
Directed by William D. RussellGuest stars Johnny Washbrook, Cathy Lewis
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Episode 9
Hazel teaches the Baxters the meaning of Thanksgiving. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake, Bobby Buntrock.
Directed by William D. RussellGuest stars William Bakewell, Donald Foster, Norma Varden
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Episode 10
The Baxters are planning a weekend ski trip to a lodge and Hazel is planning on going along to be in a snow contest with a man she has a crush on. However, Hazel may have to sit out of the race when George has to work unexpectedly and insists that Hazel stay with him while Harold go along ahead.
Directed by William D. RussellGuest stars Sally Mansfield, Maudie Prickett, Florence Sundstrom
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Episode 11
Hazel's friend Laura wants to get the attentions of a new gardner in the neighborhood but has some trouble doing so. This leads her and Hazel to take a class in changing your personality. Soon, Hazel begins doing so to hers and begins doing just what the instructor tells the class, shower everyone with compliments. However, Hazel's constant complimenting gets her into hot water with George and Dorothy.
Directed by William D. RussellWritten by William ColeGuest stars George Mitchell, Dee J. Thompson
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Episode 12
Hazel has one gift to buy before Christmas and it's for Dorothy. However, when she discovers she doesn't have enough money for it, she gets a job at a department store and encounters a shoplifter.
Directed by William D. RussellGuest stars Byron Foulger, Eleanor Audley, Robert B. Williams, Maudie Prickett, Byron Foulger, Dan Tobin
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Episode 13
Dorothy must have a piano she sees at an antique auction.
Directed by William D. RussellGuest stars Lauren Gilbert, Hal Taggart, Donnelly Rhodes
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Episode 14
How to teach the Baxters' old dog new tricks? Shirley Booth, Don DeFore.
Directed by William D. RussellGuest stars Wendell Holmes, Don Kennedy
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Episode 15
Hazel tries to recruit a new maid for the Johnsons. Don DeFore, Whitney Blake, Bobby Buntrock. Harriet: Norma Varden. Herbert: Donald Foster.
Directed by William D. RussellWritten by James B. AllardiceGuest stars Donald Foster, Elvia Allman, Norma Varden, Tamar Cooper, Claire Carleton, Frank Milan
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Episode 16
Directed by William D. RussellGuest stars Harry Ellerbe, Robert B. Williams, Maudie Prickett, Jack Daly
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Episode 17
Mr. Griffin asks Hazel to marry him after buying a house in the neighborhood.
Directed by William D. RussellGuest stars Molly Dodd, Howard Smith, Robert B. Williams, Norman Leavitt
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Episode 18
Hazel is snubbed by other vacationers at a resort. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake. Edith: Peg La Centra. Elaine: Betty Lou Gerson.
Directed by William D. RussellWritten by William ColeGuest stars Betty Lou Gerson, Peg La Centra, Kathryn Givney
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Episode 19
Hazel's suspicions rise as George's old girlfriend visits. Trudy: Kathie Browne. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake, Bobby Buntrock.
Directed by William D. RussellWritten by William Cowley, Peggy Chantler DickGuest stars Sheila Bromley, Kathie Browne, Walter Reed
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Episode 20
A businessman tries selling worthless stock to Hazel's friends. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake.
Directed by William D. RussellWritten by William ColeGuest stars Gertrude Flynn, Dee J. Thompson, John Astin, J. Edward McKinley, Frederic Downs, Skip Torgerson
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Episode 21
Hazel discovers that the artist who painted her portrait is now famous.
Directed by William D. RussellGuest stars Cathy Lewis, Howard Wendell, Mario Siletti, Ralph Clanton, Paul Bradley, Murray Pollack, Cosmo Sardo
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Episode 22
Directed by William D. RussellGuest stars O.Z. Whitehead, Molly Dodd, Henry Beckman
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Episode 23
Hazel gives up her day off to prepare food for Dorothy's luncheon. Shirley Booth, Whitney Blake, Don DeFore. Jane: Joan Banks. Agnes: Deirdre Owen. Fred: Kenny Jackson.
Directed by William D. RussellGuest stars Robert B. Williams, Joan Banks, Sam Edwards, Ollie O'Toole, Harold Miller, Jeffrey Sayre
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Episode 24
George misplaces a slip of paper with his unlisted telephone number. Don DeFore, Shirley Booth, Whitney Blake. Sutherland: Vinton Hayworth. Brady: Dub Taylor.
Directed by William D. RussellGuest stars Vinton Hayworth, Dub Taylor
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Episode 25
Stan Blake's teen-age son develops a crush on Dorothy. Shirley Booth, Whitney Blake, Don DeFore. Stan: John Newton. Don: Paul Engle. Rosie: Maudie Prickett.
Directed by William D. RussellGuest stars Fred Graham
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Episode 26
Hazel organizes a pajama party for a motherless girl. Linda: Brenda Scott. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake.
Directed by William D. RussellGuest stars Brenda Scott, Paul Engle, Ann Marshall
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Episode 27
Dorothy tries getting a snobbish boy to join the Cub Scouts. Whitney Blake, Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Bobby Buntrock. Anne: Alix Talton. Kingsley: Henry Hunter.
Directed by William D. RussellGuest stars Alix Talton, Rickie Sorensen, Mary Treen
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Episode 28
Hazel spearheads a campaign for aid to education. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake, Bobby Buntrock. Johnson: Donald Foster. Mrs. Johnson: Norma Varden.
Directed by William D. RussellGuest stars Donald Foster, Howard Smith, Norma Varden
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Episode 29
Hazel quits when George takes on a client who plans to drain a lake and build a factory. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake. Wheeler: John Litel. Cooper: Charles Seel.
Directed by William D. RussellGuest stars Donald Foster, John Litel, Norma Varden, Larry Thor, Charles Seel
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Episode 30
Directed by William D. RussellGuest stars Renee Godfrey, Maudie Prickett, Doris Singleton, Kim Tyler, Brenda Scott
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Episode 31
Hazel becomes a part-time nurse to the Johnsons' niece. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake. Harriet: Norma Varden. Herbert: Donald Foster. Miss Simmons: Mary Grace Canfield.
Directed by William D. RussellGuest stars Mary Grace Canfield, Donald Foster, Norma Varden, Maudie Prickett, Dan Tobin, Patricia McNulty
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Episode 32
Hazel feeds and shelters a suspected thief. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore.
Directed by William D. Russell
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Episode 33
The mercury and George's blood pressure rise as Hazel campaigns for an air conditioner. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake. Barney: Robert B. Williams.
Directed by William D. RussellGuest stars Robert B. Williams, Maudie Prickett, Virginia Gregg, Mario Siletti
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Episode 34
Hazel plays Cupid for two young law students. Don DeFore, Whitney Blake. Phil: Ken Wales. Gail: Maggie Pierce. Mr. Griffin: Howard Smith.
Directed by William D. RussellGuest stars Howard Smith
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Episode 35
The Baxters celebrate Hazel's Day by taking their maid to dinner. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake. Deirdre: Cathy Lewis. Mitch: Dub Taylor. Harry: Robert P. Lieb.
Directed by William D. RussellGuest stars Walter Woolf King, Dub Taylor, Cathy Lewis
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