Life with Elizabeth

1953 - 1955

Not for the Birds/Sleep Problem/Bowling

7th October 1953

Episode 1

Elizabeth brings home a parrot. Elizabeth gets angry with Alvin for falling asleep while she's chatting. One of Alvin's bowling buddies comes by and interrupts their dinner.

Bad Mood; First Kiss; Ex-Flame

20th November 1953

Episode 2

Three separate stories in the life of our two protagonists. In the first story, Alvin comes home from work and finds Elizabeth in a foul humor; in the second segment, Elizabeth and Alvin recall their hesitant first kiss; and in the third tale, Alvin becomes jealous when Elizabeth invites an old beau to dinner.

Black Eye; Momma for Breakfast; Missing Receptionist

22nd February 1954

Episode 3

No overview available.

Bonus Check, House Cleaning, Richard's Mistake

Episode 4

In the first vignette, Elizabeth and Alvin are planning a long weekend, but they can't leave until Alvin's bonus check arrives in the mail and the postman is late on his rounds; the second Elizabeth comes down with the urge to do some serious house cleaning; in the third, Elizabeth and Alvin try to patch up their neighbors' matrimonial squabble that started when the husband shaved off his mustache without consulting his wife first.

Stolen Car; Patio Gate; Mountain Cabin

27th August 1955

Episode 5

No overview available.

Cut Down Furniture; Hypnosis; Mister Fuddy's Home Movies

28th October 1953

Episode 6

Elizabeth gets ideas from a improvement magazine and "fixes" Alvin's chair. Elizabeth gives hypnosis a try and thinks she's turned Alvin into a lighthouse. Mr. Fuddy tries to show his films to Alvin and Elizabeth but everything goes wrong.

Adding Figures; Cat Costume; Piano Tuner

4th August 1955

Episode 7

1. Alvin and Elizabeth have trouble working separate tasks in the same space. 2. Problems being late to a party. 3. Piano tuner visits, played by Frank De Vol.

Collection Agency/Monster with Green Eyes/Good Neighbor Policy

Episode 8

A notice about an overdue hill concerns Elizabeth but doesn't recall the purchase. Alvin expresses admiration for a beautiful actress and Elizabeth becomes jealous. Neighbors who are jingle writers run some by Alvin and Elizabeth.

Detective Stories/Writing a Speech/Moosie on the Patio

Episode 9

1) Elizabeth and company get involved in some detective work. 2) Elizabeth helps write a speech. 3) Antics arise with Moosie.

Everything Goes Wrong/Kind with Animals/Babysitting Eddie Miller

Episode 10

1) Elizabeth sustains a lot of minor injuries. 2) Elizabeth and Alvin observe some animals in the backyard. 3) Babysitting a "child".

Driving Lesson; Fuses in Cellar; Fuddy's Toupee

21st October 1953

Episode 11

Incident 1: Elizabeth wants Alvin to buy a new car. Incident 2: Alvin struggles replacing a Fuse in the cellar Incident 3: Alvin asks his boss Mr. Fuddy home for dinner.

Lobster; Milkman Muddle; Sea Sick

12th August 1955

Episode 12

No overview available.

Mama's Visit; Bicycle Picnic; Nosey Neighborhood

Episode 13

In preparation for a visit from her mom Elizabeth turns the den into a bedroom with Alvin oblivious. Everything goes wrong when Alvin and Elizabeth bike into the country. Elizabeth recalls her early distaste for a busybody neighbor.

Episode 14

Episode 14

No overview available.

Moosie in the Kitchen; Jungle in the Living Room; Underhills for Dinner

3rd February 1954

Episode 15

Elizabeth need help from a man in fixing her husband's dinner. Elizabeth decorates the house in a jungle theme to distract from a problem. Alvin becomes flirtatious with friend Claudette Underhill while his wife is stuck with her dullard husband.

Towel Tussle; Shopping Switch; Tax Thief

Episode 16

1) The couple get into an argument that's more twist than shout. 2) Elizabeth gets deeply involved in shopping. 3) An open door for the tax man is used by a thief.

Nursery Rhymes; First Business Trip; Lake Allergies

25th November 1953

Episode 17

1. Alvin is studying nursery rhymes to be prepared for the visit of Elizabeth's four year old niece. 2. Elizabeth is in distress when Alvin for the first time in their marriage is going away on a short business trip. 3. Alvin and Elizabeth is staying over the weekend in Moosie's cabin and Elizabeth won't go to bed because of spiders.

Oak Tree/TV Repair/Drive-In

7th February 1955

Episode 18

In the first vignette, Elizabeth tries to convince Alvin to let her plant an oak tree in the middle of their patio; in the second, Alvin attempts to repair his malfunctioning television set by himself; in the third, Elizabeth and Alvin attempt to deal with a charmless carhop at a drive-in movie theater.

Phone Calls to Work/Girl Scout Trip/Census Taker

Episode 19

In the first segment, Elizabeth pesters Alvin with her constant inconsequential phone calls to his office; in the second, Elizabeth asks Alvin to quiz her on the Girl Scout leader's handbook to ensure she's prepared for her first camping trip and in the last part, Elizabeth bedevils a poor census taker.

Photographer; End of the Honeymoon; Numb, Deaf and Blind

28th October 1953

Episode 20

Elizabeth does not take seriously Alvin's attempt to win a photo contest. Elizabeth's performance of domestic duties falls short. The effects of physical events for Alvin, Elizabeth and Mrs. Skinridge alter their ability to act normally.

Competitiveness/Leaky Roof/Vacuum Salesman

Episode 21

Alvin gets competitive during ping pong, a heavy rainstorm shows the roof isn't fixed, the couple involve a salesman into figuring out a book's murder plot.

The Psychic; Car Repair for Dummies; Bird Bath

5th November 1953

Episode 22

Elizabeth schemes to go on Alvin's business trip; Alvin explains how the car engine works to Elizabeth; and Alvin's friend, Richard, is tasked with delivering a birdbath.

Magazine quiz/Mental telepathy/Backyard golf

Episode 23

1) Elizabeth gives Alvin a magazine quiz. 2) The couple experiments with mental telepathy. 3) Golf practice in the backyard has its own hazards.

Irritating Habits; Hanging Drapes; Bulldog Comes to Visit

1st September 1955

Episode 24

Over breakfast Elizabeth and Alvin decide to share each other's annoying habits. Later Elizabeth has trouble with curtains and Alvin makes things worse. Alvin's old buddy visits, treating Elizabeth with such courtesy Alvin ruins it by acting as usual.

Scared Silly; Neighborhood Slingshot; Elmer's Garage

14th October 1953

Episode 25

Incident one, Elizabeth and Alvin read mystery books at night and every noise in the house scares them silly. In two, Alvin whittles a slingshot on the front porch while Elizabeth makes him jealous flirting with the neighbor across the street. In three, they take their car to Elmer's Garage to have the horn fixed, but Alvin falls under the mechanic's hypnotic spell.

Sailing; Television; Ping Pong

27th November 1953

Episode 26

1. Alvin prepares to sail on the schooner that he purchased with a friend. 2. The couple are among the first to purchase a TV during the early days of television. 3. A bumbling neighbor visits and they try to teach him how to play ping-pong.

Mama's Birthday; Floor Varnishing; Singing Lesson

1st February 1954

Episode 27

In preparation for a visit from her mom Elizabeth turns the den into a bedroom with Alvin oblivious. Everything goes wrong when Alvin and Elizabeth bike into the country. Elizabeth recalls her early distate for a busybody neighbor.

Paperboy/Alvin Experiment/Unwelcome Guest

7th October 1953

Episode 28

Elizabeth preaches calm when Alvin tries to catch the paperboy who throws the paper in the birdbath. Alvin thinks he can create a miracle lotion. Alvin and Elizabeth can't get rid of a boorish guest who's overstayed his welcome.

Whistler's Father

14th October 1953

Episode 29

No overview available.

Daylight Savings; the Hot Rock; the Present

21st October 1953

Episode 30

No overview available.

Counterfeit Bill/Writing a Speech/Moosie on the Patio

13th November 1953

Episode 31

No overview available.

Monopoly Game; Dinner Party; Contract Interrogation

8th February 1954

Episode 32

No overview available.

Moosie Visits

15th February 1954

Episode 33

No overview available.

Mama's Letter; Lodge Dinner; Richard Gets Fired

19th August 1955

Episode 34

No overview available.

Sunday Paper; Wrong Number; Flat Tire

9th September 1955

Episode 35

Elizabeth and Alvin argue over reading the newspaper; a flashback to the new house; a flat tire.

Down in the Dumps; Swimming Pool; Swindle

Episode 36

No overview available.

Top Cast

Betty White•Del Moore•Jack Narz

Director

Duke Goldstone

Writer

George Tibbles

Elizabeth and Alvin are a married couple who live an ordinary suburban life, but inevitably managed to get into predicaments. At the end of most predicaments, Alvin, in variable degrees of frustration, would say, "I shall leave you now, Elizabeth" and would walk out of sight. The announcer would say, "Elizabeth, aren't you ashamed?" She would slowly nod, but then, with a slightly devilish grin, would vigorously shake her head to indicate she wasn't.

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Elizabeth

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Del Moore

Alvin

Jack Narz

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Producer

Betty White Image

Betty White

Producer

George Tibbles

Producer

Mack Stengler

Director of Photography

Duke Goldstone

Director

Cal Reed

Producer

George Tibbles

Writer

Milt Kahn

Writer

Robert Oberbeck

Editor

Edward Blondell

Lighting Director

Jesse Corallo

Production Manager

Edward Blondell

Electrician

Armand Delmar

Makeup Artist

Gerald Tamblyn

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