There's a local, low power digital sub-station station where I live that actually plays this show. I was shocked when I saw a VERY young Tony Randall playing Mr. Peepers friend and fellow teacher.
I must have been watching from the womb. Somehow have a recollection of this. Likely reruns years later. Mr. Cox was in a great episode of I Spy worthy of looking up.
What is shocking to see with this and other shows of the era is the time of program content , here 25.54 of a 30 minute tv show ! Half hour sitcoms today must have about 18:00 minutes or less of content the rest filled with ads ! Mr. Peepers was great in it's time !
Originally telecast on July 3, 1952, as a summer replacement on NBC's Thursday night schedule at 9:30pm(et). When Ford began sponsoring "FORD THEATER" in that time period in October, "MISTER PEEPERS" appeared to be cancelled for good. But after the abrupt cancellation of "DOC CORKLE" on Sunday nights after only three weeks, sponsor Reynolds Metals needed another program to fill the time. "MISTER PEEPERS" was quickly resurrected, and it stayed on the air through 1955....
The reason it isn't on Netflix is probably because it was originally televised live, and the only recordings of it are on kinescope, a very inferior process before video tape. To make it watchable, a lot of computerized video enhancement has to be done, such as was done on the old Jackie Gleason Show kinescopes to create "The Honeymooners: the Lost Episodes." Some distribution company was willing to contract with the Gleason estate and spend the money required for technical enhancement because "The Honeymooners" was a classic series, well-remembered for its 39 filmed episodes. But who knew from "Mr. Peepers"? For the record, Wally Cox's principal co-star on the series was Tony Randall. The theme tune was by Bernie Green and His Orchestra. Green wrote a lot of music for radio and television, and released two or three LPs, one of which was a PR tie-in with MAD Magazine called "Musically MAD." (The only CD I know of this was released by BMG Music of Spain!) Green's novelty instrumentals are at least on a par with Raymond Scott's, and I think he deserves a revival similar to what Scott is enjoying.
Kevnote: I don't recall the I Spy episode, but I do remember that he was in the pilot for Mission: Impossible. Could that be what you're thinking of? If not, could you tell a bit more about the I Spy episode?
Wally passed away in 1973. At that time, a lot of programs we get to view today were believed lost, destroyed or non-existent. From what I've read, the kinescopes of "Mr. Peepers" were a wreck when they were discovered. The folks at UCLA's Film and Television Archives did an outstanding job of restoring them. They deserve all the credit.
The opening sponsor I.D. was omitted: JACK ARTHUR: (v.o.) "The FORD DEALERS of your community present------" Ford sponsored the initial run of the series as a summer replacement in 1952.
Since there are revivals of old TV shows at times (mostly game shows), this would be a good-enough show for a revival. Of course, it would have to be modernized but it could make it. Since most of the cast has passed, Pixar may be able to work with it by voice content with as close to the original cast as possible.
My dad bought a tv in 1953 and Mr. Peepers was one of the first shows I ever watched.. I was 5 years old. I became a tv addict after that!
There's a local, low power digital sub-station station where I live that actually plays this show. I was shocked when I saw a VERY young Tony Randall playing Mr. Peepers friend and fellow teacher.
I was actually part of the live audience as a kid in NY.
My dad is in his 80's, we were in an indoor flea market the other day and he said, "there's a Mr. Peepers sweater".
Wally Cox was charming and intelligent.
Mom told me about this show otherwise I never would have known it existed. Nothing like live television.
As a kid all I knew of Wally Cox was he was the voice of UnderDog
I must have been watching from the womb. Somehow have a recollection of this. Likely reruns years later. Mr. Cox was in a great episode of I Spy worthy of looking up.
Wally Cox was a great character comedian. We lost him way too soon.
What is shocking to see with this and other shows of the era is the time of program content , here 25.54 of a 30 minute tv show ! Half hour sitcoms today must have about 18:00 minutes or less of content the rest filled with ads ! Mr. Peepers was great in it's time !
Mr. Peepers is so adorable!!!
This show should be on Netflix for sure...or Amazon or Hulu or some other outlet. Very interesting TV program.
I watched the original Mr. Peepers shows years ago. Way ahead of it's time with gentle humor from Wally Cox as MrPeepers.
Originally telecast on July 3, 1952, as a summer replacement on NBC's Thursday night schedule at 9:30pm(et). When Ford began sponsoring "FORD THEATER" in that time period in October, "MISTER PEEPERS" appeared to be cancelled for good. But after the abrupt cancellation of "DOC CORKLE" on Sunday nights after only three weeks, sponsor Reynolds Metals needed another program to fill the time. "MISTER PEEPERS" was quickly resurrected, and it stayed on the air through 1955....
Why isn't this show on Netflix? Wally Cox was a great actor.
Erik Nelson it is, at least season 2.
One of a kind.
In real life, he was apparently a good little athlete.
Watched this show when I was a kid.
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Thanks for posting this television history.
The reason it isn't on Netflix is probably because it was originally televised live, and the only recordings of it are on kinescope, a very inferior process before video tape. To make it watchable, a lot of computerized video enhancement has to be done, such as was done on the old Jackie Gleason Show kinescopes to create "The Honeymooners: the Lost Episodes." Some distribution company was willing to contract with the Gleason estate and spend the money required for technical enhancement because "The Honeymooners" was a classic series, well-remembered for its 39 filmed episodes. But who knew from "Mr. Peepers"?
For the record, Wally Cox's principal co-star on the series was Tony Randall. The theme tune was by Bernie Green and His Orchestra. Green wrote a lot of music for radio and television, and released two or three LPs, one of which was a PR tie-in with MAD Magazine called "Musically MAD." (The only CD I know of this was released by BMG Music of Spain!) Green's novelty instrumentals are at least on a par with Raymond Scott's, and I think he deserves a revival similar to what Scott is enjoying.
Gulnar Jiwa I'm sure there are plenty of people who remember this show, and many more would know about it if were restored and shown on Netflix.
There’s no need to FEAR, Underdog is HERE!
thanks for the episode. as a kid, I loved to watch mr peepers.
Every time I see a nerdy looking Teacher I think of this show .Very few people today even know what IM saying when I say HE LOOKS LIKE MR PEEPERS : (
Toby McGuire looks like Wally.
This Series is now 70 Years Old.
Too bad TV today doesn't know what real humor is any more. This show's a real hoot!
Love Mr. PEEPERS SHOW😁
I was a Mr. Peepers type teacher myself.
Now that's TV
The show's announcer was Jack Arthur, who also recorded a number of children's records (for the "Peter Pan" label) in the early '50s....
Cool shows
Wally Cox and Marlin Brando were best friends...
0:10- JACK ARTHUR: "The FORD dealers of your community present 'MISTER PEEPERS'!"
Guy hanging out the window is Mr Whipple. Heh
Crap, his boss at the high school. Don't squeeze the Charmin dude.
Nope. Mr. Whipple was Dick Wilson. The principal on "Mr. Peepers" was Joseph Foley.
Kevnote: I don't recall the I Spy episode, but I do remember that he was in the pilot for Mission: Impossible. Could that be what you're thinking of? If not, could you tell a bit more about the I Spy episode?
Im a distant relative to Wally Cox
Yeah, right! You and every other person you've ever run into. :) :)
Thanks for sharing that,your new subbie here,thanks
Wally Cox said these shows were not recorded and therefore lost to history but apparently that is not so.
Wally passed away in 1973. At that time, a lot of programs we get to view today were believed lost, destroyed or non-existent. From what I've read, the kinescopes of "Mr. Peepers" were a wreck when they were discovered. The folks at UCLA's Film and Television Archives did an outstanding job of restoring them. They deserve all the credit.
These are kinescopes, kind of primitive but better than nothing.
@@aarongranda7825 So, Wally didn't know he was wrong.
@@fifty9forty3 yes maybe he didnt know the shows were filmed
Great show! Who sponsored?
The opening sponsor I.D. was omitted:
JACK ARTHUR: (v.o.) "The FORD DEALERS of your community present------"
Ford sponsored the initial run of the series as a summer replacement in 1952.
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please don't squeeze Mr. Whipple
too bad the resolution is so bad that when you enlarge the screen, everything is fuzzy.
Since there are revivals of old TV shows at times (mostly game shows), this would be a good-enough show for a revival. Of course, it would have to be modernized but it could make it. Since most of the cast has passed, Pixar may be able to work with it by voice content with as close to the original cast as possible.
"From whence" is a redundancy.
Nice theme song but audio sucks...
.Right about the weak audio.
@@Johnflugelhorn It's a kinescope of a live broadcast from 66 years ago. All things considered, I'd say it's in decent shape.
the video isn't much better
Wow, this is Not funny. Lame. I liked Wally Cox on the Hollywood Squares, and as the voice of the cartoon Underdog.
My God, TV sucked in 1953. It's a wonder people spent so much money on the things......