It's a Great Life (1954) - Video Detective

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It's a Great Life is an American situation comedy which aired on NBC from 1954 to 1956. Frances Bavier, six years before being cast as Aunt Bee in CBS's The Andy Griffith Show, played a somewhat similar role as Mrs. Amy Morgan, the owner of a boarding house.

Original Release

09/07/1954 on NBC

US Release

09/07/1954

Cast

Name

Character

William Bishop

Steve Connors / Steve

Michael O'Shea

Denny Davis / Denny David / Denny

Frances Bavier

Mrs. Amy Morgan / Amy Morgan

James Dunn

Earl Morgan / Earl

Barbara Bates

Cathy 'Katy' Morgan / Kathy Morgan

King Donovan

Chris Norman / Eye Clerk / Kerwan / Lane / Salesman / Section Manager

Bill McLean

Counterman / Messenger Boy / Newsboy / Telephone Repairman / Western Union Boy

Harry Harvey

Mr. Russell / Man / Uncle Charlie

Richard Deacon

Clerk #1 / Dr. Brannigan / Dr. Irwin / Dr. Randall

Herb Vigran

Policeman / Mr. Haleck / Mickey Spade / Frank Slade

(see additional cast & crew)

#	Title	Air Date
1	Call Michigan 4099	Sunday, 04 September 1955
2	Hay Burner	Sunday, 11 September 1955
3	Fortune Hunters	Sunday, 18 September 1955
4	The Paper Drive	Sunday, 25 September 1955
5	Hash House	Sunday, 02 October 1955
6	A Birthday for Earl	Sunday, 09 October 1955
7	The Girl Friend	Sunday, 16 October 1955
8	Man's Best Friend	Sunday, 23 October 1955
9	Double Date	Sunday, 30 October 1955
10	High Pressure	Sunday, 06 November 1955
11	The Movie Star	Sunday, 13 November 1955
12	The Crystal Ball	Sunday, 20 November 1955
13	The Big Game	Sunday, 27 November 1955
14	The Private Line	Sunday, 04 December 1955
15	The Fabulous Foundling	Sunday, 11 December 1955
16	Hawaiian Holiday	Sunday, 18 December 1955
17	The Elusive Dime	Sunday, 01 January 1956
18	Beauty Contest	Sunday, 08 January 1956
19	The Lady and the Painting	Sunday, 15 January 1956
20	House Guest	Sunday, 22 January 1956
21	The Square Circle	Sunday, 29 January 1956
22	Smog Gets in Your Eyes	Sunday, 05 February 1956
23	Screen Test	Sunday, 12 February 1956
24	Renee and the Survey	Sunday, 19 February 1956
25	Bachelor Party	Sunday, 26 February 1956
26	The Voice	Sunday, 04 March 1956
27	All for Amy	Sunday, 11 March 1956
28	Private Eyes	Sunday, 18 March 1956
29	Glamour Doll	Sunday, 25 March 1956
30	Kid Sister	Sunday, 01 April 1956
31	The Raffle Ticket	Sunday, 08 April 1956
32	The Return of Caroline	Sunday, 15 April 1956
33	The Palm Springs Story	Sunday, 22 April 1956
34	The Yachting Party	Sunday, 29 April 1956
35	Operation for Earl	Sunday, 06 May 1956
36	Old Soldiers Never Die	Sunday, 13 May 1956
37	The Charity Drive	Sunday, 20 May 1956
38	Passport for Amy	Sunday, 27 May 1956
39	The Housekeeper	Sunday, 03 June 1956