View Full Version : 1972 TV sitcom called "The Don Rickles Show"


TVFactFan
02-05-2023, 05:59 PM
Since I joined this site in 2002 I have never come across any footage of this show at all. Even during my tape trading days which confirms that the show is no longer in existence. The only thing found was the opening credits for the show below

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJx5CL_XgrA

Some facts below about the show

The show aired on Friday Nights at 10:30pm which was a awful time slot for a new show.

Joanie from Happy days, (Erin Moran) played the daughter on the show and her name was Janie

This show was a Mid Season replacement and first aired on January 14, 1972.

The show competed with Love American Style on ABC and World of Sports Illustrated on NBC,

The show premiered the same night as Sanford and Son

The show ranked 34th after the 1st episode out of 64 shows

The show fell to 42 by the month of February

There were rumors in March of 1972 that the show will be cancelled due to the struggling ratings

CBS executive Perry Wood said the show was not given another opportunity to succeed in another timeslot because the show had weak competition in the 1030pm slot.

Barry Gordon from Archie Bunkers Place appeared on the show

Bob Newhart made a guest appearance in episode 6

Dick Van Patten from Eight is Enough made a guest appearance in the final episode aired on March 17, 1972






Philadelphia Daily News January 14, 1972
Primetime Network TV show Directory
Cincinnati Enquirer June 2, 1972
IMDB.com