Run, Buddy, Run

Summary

Run, Buddy, Run is an American sitcom TV series that aired on CBS for one season of 16 episodes in 1966-1967. The series was created by Leonard B. Stern, and starred jazz trumpeter, singer, and actor Jack Sheldon.[1]

Run, Buddy, Run
GenreSitcom
Created byLeonard B. Stern
StarringJack Sheldon
Bruce Gordon
ComposerJerry Fielding
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes16
Production
ProducerLeonard B. Stern
Running time30 minutes per episode
Production companyTalent Associates
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseSeptember 12, 1966 (1966-09-12) –
January 2, 1967 (1967-01-02)

Description edit

At a steambath, accountant Buddy Overstreet (Sheldon) overhears gangster “Mr. D” (Bruce Gordon) plotting a murder. Mr. D and his mob realize that Buddy is a potential witness, and pursue him across the country.

The series was essentially a comedic version of The Fugitive. It was cancelled by CBS after airing 16 episodes.[2]

Episodes edit

No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date
1"Steam Bath & Chicken Little"Leonard B. SternMel Tolkin & Ernie ChambersSeptember 12, 1966 (1966-09-12)
2"Buddy, the Lifesaver"UnknownUnknownSeptember 19, 1966 (1966-09-19)
3"Win, Place and Die"UnknownUnknownSeptember 26, 1966 (1966-09-26)
4"The Death of Buddy Overstreet"UnknownUnknownOctober 3, 1966 (1966-10-03)
5"Killer Cassidy"UnknownUnknownOctober 10, 1966 (1966-10-10)
6"The Bank Holdup"UnknownUnknownOctober 17, 1966 (1966-10-17)
7"Wild, Wild Wake"UnknownUnknownOctober 24, 1966 (1966-10-24)
8"Down on the Farm"UnknownUnknownOctober 31, 1966 (1966-10-31)
9"I Want a Piece of That Boy"UnknownUnknownNovember 7, 1966 (1966-11-07)
10"My Son, the Killer"UnknownUnknownNovember 14, 1966 (1966-11-14)
11"Grand Mexican Hotel"UnknownUnknownNovember 21, 1966 (1966-11-21)
12"Death with Father: Part 1"UnknownUnknownNovember 28, 1966 (1966-11-28)
13"Death with Father: Part 2"UnknownUnknownDecember 5, 1966 (1966-12-05)
14"The Runaway Kid"UnknownUnknownDecember 12, 1966 (1966-12-12)
15"Buddy Overstreet, Forgive Me"UnknownUnknownDecember 26, 1966 (1966-12-26)
16"Buddy Overstreet, Please Come Home"UnknownUnknownJanuary 2, 1967 (1967-01-02)

Merchandising edit

The TV series was adapted into a comic book distributed by Gold Key Comics. Only one issue was published.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ Leszczak, Bob (2012). Single Season Sitcoms, 1948-1979. McFarland. pp. 166–167. ISBN 978-0786493050.
  2. ^ "Welcome to the Run Buddy Run Website". Retrieved August 29, 2021.
  3. ^ "Run, Buddy, Run". Comic Book Realm. Retrieved August 29, 2021.

External links edit

  • Run Buddy Run at IMDb  
  • Run, Buddy, Run opening on YouTube