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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.
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- E1 Hazel and the PlaygroundNext upSep 28, 1961
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Hal Smith, Donald Foster (Herbert Johnson), Norma Varden (Harriet Johnson), Lurene Tuttle
- E2 Hazel Makes a WillOct 5, 1961 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Queenie Leonard, Robert B. Williams, Wright King, Maudie Prickett (Rosie)
- E3 Hazel Plays NurseOct 12, 1961 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Molly Dodd, Howard Smith, Hal Baylor, Norman Leavitt (Joe (uncredited))
- E4 A Matter of PrincipleOct 19, 1961 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Victor French, Vinton Hayworth, John Lasell (Officer Dietrich)
- E5 Dorothy's New ClientOct 26, 1961
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Queenie Leonard, Mary Jackson, Robert B. Williams, Maudie Prickett (Rosie), Joan Banks (Francesca Kettering)
- E6 What'll We Watch Tonight?Nov 2, 1961
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Queenie Leonard, Maudie Prickett (Rosie)
- E7 A Dog for HaroldNov 9, 1961 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Raymond Guth
- E8 George's NieceNov 16, 1961 · 30 min
Synopsis
Hazel tries cementing a mother-daughter relationship.
Guest stars: Johnny Washbrook, Cathy Lewis
- E9 Everybody's Thankful But Us TurkeysNov 23, 1961 · 30 min
Synopsis
Hazel teaches the Baxters the meaning of Thanksgiving.
Guest stars: William Bakewell, Donald Foster (Herbert Johnson), Norma Varden (Harriet Johnson)
- E10 Winter WonderlandDec 7, 1961 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Sally Mansfield, Maudie Prickett (Rosie), Florence Sundstrom (Minna)
- E11 Hazel's Winning PersonalityDec 14, 1961 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: George Mitchell, Dee J. Thompson (Laurie)
- E12 Hazel's Christmas ShoppingDec 21, 1961 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Byron Foulger, Eleanor Audley, Robert B. Williams, Maudie Prickett (Rosie), Byron Foulger (Larry), Dan Tobin (Floorwalker)
- E13 Dorothy's ObsessionDec 28, 1961 · 30 min
Synopsis
Dorothy must have a piano she sees at an antique auction.
Guest stars: Lauren Gilbert (Phil Baldwin), Hal Taggart (Mr. Burton), Donnelly Rhodes (Joe)
- E14 Hazel's Dog DaysJan 4, 1962 · 30 min
Synopsis
How to teach the Baxters' old dog new tricks?
Guest stars: Wendell Holmes, Don Kennedy
- E15 Replacement for PhoebeJan 11, 1962 · 30 min
Synopsis
Hazel tries to recruit a new maid for the Johnsons.
Guest stars: Donald Foster (Herbert Johnson), Elvia Allman (Gertrude), Norma Varden (Harriet Johnson), Tamar Cooper (Agnes), Claire Carleton (Elizabeth), Frank Milan (Sprague)
- E16 Hazel's Famous RecipesJan 18, 1962
Guest stars
Guest stars: Harry Ellerbe, Robert B. Williams, Maudie Prickett (Rosie), Jack Daly (Mr. Hathaway)
- E17 Hazel's Tough CustomerJan 25, 1962
Synopsis
Mr. Griffin asks Hazel to marry him after buying a house in the neighborhood.
Guest stars: Molly Dodd, Howard Smith, Robert B. Williams (Barney), Norman Leavitt (Charley)
- E18 Hazel's Secret WishFeb 1, 1962 · 30 min
Synopsis
Hazel vacations at an exclusive resort.
Guest stars: Betty Lou Gerson, Peg La Centra, Kathryn Givney (Mrs. Forbes-Craigie)
- E19 Hazel, the Tryst BusterFeb 8, 1962 · 30 min
Synopsis
Hazel's suspicions rise as George's old girlfriend visits.
Guest stars: Sheila Bromley (Mrs. Arnold), Kathie Browne (Trudy Garson), Walter Reed (Fred Garson)
- E20 The Investment ClubFeb 15, 1962 · 30 min
Synopsis
A businessman tries selling worthless stock to Hazel's friends.
Guest stars: Gertrude Flynn (Hilda), Dee J. Thompson (Laurie), John Astin (Hal Gordon), J. Edward McKinley (Howard Porter), Frederic Downs (Charles Perkins), Skip Torgerson (Ralph)
- E21 Hazel's Mona Lisa GrinMar 1, 1962
Synopsis
Hazel discovers that the artist who painted her portrait is now famous.
Guest stars: Cathy Lewis, Howard Wendell, Mario Siletti (Junkman), Ralph Clanton (Mr. Williams), Paul Bradley (Art Exibit Patron (uncredited)), Murray Pollack (Art Exibit Patron (uncredited)), Cosmo Sardo (Art Exibit Patron (uncredited))
- E22 Hazel and the GardenerMar 8, 1962
Guest stars
Guest stars: O.Z. Whitehead, Molly Dodd, Henry Beckman
- E23 Dorothy's BirthdayMar 15, 1962 · 30 min
Synopsis
Hazel gives up her day off to prepare food for Dorothy's luncheon.
Guest stars: Robert B. Williams (Barney), Joan Banks (Jane Edwards), Sam Edwards (Fred Archibald), Ollie O'Toole (Charlie), Harold Miller (Restaurant Patron (uncredited)), Jeffrey Sayre (Restaurant Patron (uncredited))
- E24 Number, Please?Mar 22, 1962 · 30 min
Synopsis
George misplaces a slip of paper with his unlisted telephone number.
Guest stars: Vinton Hayworth, Dub Taylor
- E25 Them New Neighbors is NiceMar 29, 1962 · 30 min
Synopsis
Stan Blake's teen-age son develops a crush on Dorothy.
Guest stars: Fred Graham (Bob)
- E26 Hazel's Pajama PartyApr 5, 1962 · 30 min
Synopsis
Hazel organizes a pajama party for a motherless girl.
Guest stars: Brenda Scott (Linda Blake), Paul Engle (Don Blake), Ann Marshall (Mary Shelby)
- E27 Three Little CubsApr 12, 1962 · 30 min
Synopsis
Dorothy tries getting a snobbish boy to join the Cub Scouts.
Guest stars: Alix Talton, Rickie Sorensen (Sid), Mary Treen (Nurse)
- E28 Bringing Out the JohnsonsApr 19, 1962 · 30 min
Synopsis
Hazel spearheads a campaign for aid to education.
Guest stars: Donald Foster (Herbert Johnson), Howard Smith, Norma Varden (Harriet Johnson)
- E29 Hazel QuitsApr 26, 1962 · 30 min
Synopsis
Hazel quits when George takes on a client who plans to drain a lake and build a factory.
Guest stars: Donald Foster (Herbert Johnson), John Litel, Norma Varden (Harriet Johnson), Larry Thor, Charles Seel (Chet Cooper)
- E30 Hazel the MatchmakerMay 3, 1962
Guest stars
Guest stars: Renee Godfrey, Maudie Prickett (Rosie), Doris Singleton (Mimi Andrews), Kim Tyler (Stevie Blake), Brenda Scott (Linda Blake)
- E31 Rock-a-Bye BabyMay 10, 1962 · 30 min
Synopsis
Hazel becomes a part-time nurse to the Johnsons' niece.
Guest stars: Mary Grace Canfield (Miss Simmons), Donald Foster (Herbert Johnson), Norma Varden (Harriet Johnson), Maudie Prickett (Rosie), Dan Tobin (Poker Player (uncredited)), Patricia McNulty (Angela Watson)
- E32 The Burglar in Mr. B's P.J.'sMay 17, 1962 · 30 min
Synopsis
Hazel feeds and shelters a suspected thief.
- E33 Heat WaveMay 24, 1962 · 30 min
Synopsis
The mercury and George's blood pressure rise as Hazel campaigns for an air conditioner.
Guest stars: Robert B. Williams, Maudie Prickett (Rosie), Virginia Gregg (Mrs. Merryweather), Mario Siletti (Charlie)
- E34 George's AssistantMay 31, 1962 · 30 min
Synopsis
Hazel plays Cupid for two young law students.
Guest stars: Howard Smith
- E35 Hazel's DayJun 7, 1962 · 30 min
Synopsis
The Baxters celebrate Hazel's Day by taking their maid to dinner.
Guest stars: Walter Woolf King, Dub Taylor, Cathy Lewis
Cast & crew
Created by Ted Key
Shirley Booth
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