Original title
Date with the Angels
Released
5/10/1957
Origin country
US
Genre
Comedy
Status
Ended
Number of seasons
2
Number of episodes
60
Date with the Angels is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from May 10, 1957 to January 29, 1958. The series, which stars Betty White and Bill Williams, began as a late season replacement for The Ray Anthony Show for the same sponsor, Chrysler's Plymouth division. Tom Kennedy was the show's announcer and spokesman for Plymouth.
Gus is running a fever, but the only doctor Vicki can get to make a housecall is a pediatrician.
When the city plans to remove an oak tree in front of the Angels' house, Vickie starts a petition to save it.
Vicki and Gus attempt to settle a dispute between feuding neighbors.
Eccentric neighbour Mr. Finlay introduces modern dance to the neighbourhood—which will never be the same.
Vicki goes to a department store to buy a gift for Gus and is unexpectedly asked to fill in as a sales clerk for a day. Gus is none to happy when he finds her on the job since he does not want his wife working.
Despite Gus's disapproval, Vicki reluctantly fills in as a bridal consultant at the department store.
So much for Vickie's birthday present. Gus had planned to surprise her with a trip to San Francisco. Not knowing this, Vickie loaned their luggage to a friend and agreed to dog sit for them over the weekend.
Gus rashly plans a surprise birthday party for Vicki.
This episode features a missing trained dog, a nutty fortune teller, and an atmospheric oceanfront carnival.
When the city plans to remove an oak tree in front of the Angels' house, Vickie starts a petition to save it.
Vicki's destructive nephew Wheeler pays a return visit.
Practical jokes escalate among Gus and his co-workers.
Gus is hosting a backyard party for his clients, and Vicki is worried that their earthy hired maid may upset the stuffy guests.
Vicki spots Liberace dining at the Brown Derby while the Angels are there, but Bill doesn't believe her. Then Dennis Day shows up at their house to make matters worse.
When a burglar breaks into the Angels' home, no one believes Vickie's version of events.
It's the men against the women when a casual remark sparks a fight on a cross-country train ride between the Angels and the Clemsons.
While on vacation, the Angels stay at a hotel where a a lounge singer who looks and sounds exactly like Vickie has a fight with her gangster-type boyfriend.
Vicki's nepher Wheeler visits, and against their better judgement, the Angels arrange a date with the daughter of a prospective client.
The elderly Santa hired by Roger Finley believes he can give away all the department store's toys.
Vickie's destructive but heartbroken nephew Wheeler returns, sent to California to get over a girl. Naturally, Vickie tries to fix him up with a new gal in the neighborhood.
The Angels return from vacation to find a big (stuffed) gorilla in their living room. Gus decides to up the ante on his practical joking friends by hiring a famous showbiz gorilla impersonator.
George and Wilma are expecting and everyone at the office gets involved, including the Angels.
Vicki is in a tizzy over the Hawaiian luau they're throwing for some of Gus' stuffy, rich clients. She panics when she gets stuck with a caterer who thinks she's a stand-up comedian, and weird old Mr. Findlay invites himself and conducts a hoedown.
Vickie says Liberace said hello to her when they were at the Brown Derby, but since Bill missed it, he thinks she made up the story. Later, Dennis Day shows up at their house to use the phone when his car breaks down outside. He entertains Vickie with "Blue Suede Shoes" and sings a duet with her. No one believes that story at all...until she gets a letter and record from him in the mail.
Gus runs into an ex-girlfriend and brings her home to meet Vicki. The two trade old stories and memories while Vicki's unhappiness escalates.
When a burglar breaks into the Angels' home, no one believes Vickie's version of events.
The Murphys' boy Emmett comes home to visit after two years away in the military. Vickie and Gus are surprised because the young man is nothing like the rough-neck he-man lout that Murph always described. Emmett's an even-tempered flute player in the military band with a talent for art and Murph can't stand it. Dad is finally pleased when he learns why his son has been acting like a gentleman.
Over his son's objections, old Mr. Finley get a job at Martindale's Department Store playing Santa Claus. He's a hit because he's giving away the store's toys to all the kids who sit on his lap. His "Scrooge" of a boss, kid-hating Mr. Wallace, softens up after being shown gratitude by one of the children
Vickie gets under the skin of the horse owner who invites her and Gus to the race track. He chooses his wagers after serious consideration of the horses' track records, while Vickie makes her bets based on whatever name strikes her fancy. She keeps winning and her host loses every time.
The Angels and Clemsons engage in a battle of the sexes on business trip to San Francisco. The husbands go gaga over a couple of attractive sisters aboard the train. Vickie and Dottie are not impressed by the behavior of their two fawning schoolboys.
While on vacation, the Angels stay at a hotel where a a lounge singer who looks and sounds exactly like Vickie has a fight with her gangster-type boyfriend.
The Angels' elderly neighbor Mr. Finley wants to stay with them because his son is trying to train a stray dog. It turns out other neighbors, the Murphys, are looking for their missing canine.
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