The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis remains one of my favorite all time television shows, easily in the top three, if not my favorite. Kudos to Dwayne, the supporting cast, the writers, and directors, for a brilliant series.
I was a little kid when I watched Dobie as I was born in 1955. It made a big impression and looking back, how good natured the show was. I watched Cat Ballou last night and I think that was Dwayne's best role. He did OK and living to 87 is nothing to sneeze at. Rest easy, Dobie, you've earned it. Give my regards to Maynard!
I grow up watching Dobie and Maynard g krebs. The program was so ahead of its time .so very wounderful how his life situations created on the program were so close to the youth of the era and done with class and humor. Thank you to all that created and acted in the program. Rip Dobie From gwyn and James Spokane Washington
I spent an hour with Dwayne Hickman & his wife Joan, at an art gallery in Northport, NY in 2004! He was exhibiting some of his paintings,which were great! It was quiet & he & his wife were most gracious! Dwayne was 70 & almost looked like he could still play Dobie because of his unbelievably youthful appearance! I miss him already! R.I.P. Dwayne!
I used to see Dwayne Hickman and his family at mass every Sunday. Also Jerry Mathers from leave it to Beaver and his family also went to my church, it was fun to see both of them at mass every Sunday
I have been a big fan of Dwayne Hickman since I was a kid. Dobie Gillis was one of my favorite TV shows. I even called my dad ‘Daddy-O’ when I was a toddler, thanks to Maynard G. Krebs. I even had a schnauzer named Dobie Gillis.
@@FactsVerse The few episodes that included his real life older brother Darryl (as brother Davey) were my favorites. Darryl was a good child actor in 1940’s movies and watching the two acting brothers play off each other was a treat. Similar to the Considine brothers who were also good actors of the same era.
Dobie Gillis was my favorite show.When I was ten,I saw 7 months' worth of reruns after school.I could see how the show evolved. Dobie has blonde hair at the beginning, but his hair darkened as the show went on. In later years,when he was a CBS executive,he was on a talk show and was asked,"Wold you put Dobie Gillis on today?" His reply was,"I doubt it would work today. Television audiences are much more sophisticated. We could do a show of that type...teenage oriented...but it would have to be updated,with our generation as parents of today's teenagers."
Hi Albert! I read your father's memoir for the 1st time in 2009. I remember writing him a letter telling him he had one of the best autobiographies from a film or tv star. Thanks for letting us share the world with him
Sheila James Kuehl, AKA Zelda Gilroy, Best friend, girlfriend, and later wife of Dobie Gillis, is the last surviving main character of the show. Bob Denver, AKA Maynard G. Krebs, passed away in 2005. Dwayne was good friends with Tony Dow, AKA Wally Cleaver of Leave it to Beaver. RIP and thank you for what you have done for putting laughter in our homes.
Both Dwayne Hickman and Bob Denver had parts in the 1983 TV movie "High School U.S.A." in which Michael J. Fox and Crispin Gover prepared for their roles in "Back to the Future" a couple of years later. Tony Dow, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato and a bunch of other early sitcom stars were also in this movie.
Wow, you really brought back a lot of memories about tv shows, actors and actresses that I had totally forgotten about. I used to watch Dobie Gillis and many others that you mentioned! Doesn’t time fly?
OMG. I did not know Dwayne Hickman passed away on 9 January 2022. Loved his role as Dobie Gilles. I have watched many times the re-runs of this fantastic show, which I first started watching in April 1961. I loved the other characters Maynard G. KREBS, Chatsworth Osborne Junior and Zelda. I was a 15 year old when I started watching this show. My grandson was given a puppy by his parents for Christmas 2021, and he named the pup ZELDA. Thank you for sharing your talent, and thank you for the wonderful memories you left us with. I am deeply saddened to learn of this news. God Rest your dear Soul Dwayne, and may HIS Perpetual Light shine upon you. RIP.
@@FactsVerse Thank you for your response. I am still in shock 'cause I loved that show. I thought Steven Franken too was an excellent character actor. I am a an of the Peter Sellers film THE PARTY. If ever I get depressed, I watch that film and no matter how many times I view it; I am in stitches. What wonderful actors they were; including Bob Denver, and Mr & Mrs Gilles. Kindest Regards.
That show was way ahead of it's time. It was funny but intelligent. I loved watching the reruns. His dad on the show cracked me up too. Couldn't see Michael Landon in the role - much better as Little Joe!
Loved that show. My dad was a grocer just like Dobie's father. As a clumsy teen working my first job as bag boy in 1960, I totally related to hearing, "Someday I'm gonna kill that boy!"
I loved Dobie Gillis. I was 8 or 9 when it first came on the air and it immediately became one of my favorites. I also had a huge crush on his brother Darell❤️
Darryl and Dwaine Hickman were both fine actors. I was definitely a fan of DOBIE GILLIS. It also gave a break to Bob Denver ,who became the star of GILLIGAN'S ISLAND.
@@FactsVerse the first season caught my interest in afternoon reruns. For example, Leave It to Beavers Dad never would have said “he could kill him” (giggle).
I feel that few actors had the attitude that Dwyane had. He could look back at his career and be satisfied. He always had his foot in the door with adequate and enjoyable work. AND he always loved his role as Dobie. You won't find too many of those in this industry like him. ( from what I know ) Hope he invested his earnings well! You don't have to be struggling to be IT!!!!! Jeesh! sounds like something my father would say.... R.I.P. dear Dobie
He actually did more episodes of The Bob Cummings Show (155), than Dobie Gillis (148), for 5 years before Dobie started up. Dobie talking straight to the camera/audience made the show very personal. The signature line went to Bob Denver as Maynard G Krebs - You rang?
In an interview with Dwayne Hickman, Bob Denver was asked about Dobie Gillis' ,"running gags."The reply;"There was You Rang?,there was Work...The Monster That Devoured Cleveland seemed to be the only movie playing downtown." Hickman smiled and said,"Your only reasons for going downtown were to see The Monster That Devoured Cleveland and to see them knock down the Old Endicott Building."
During the Civil War Centenial there was a show called "The Americans" starring Dwayne's brother. I've never see it in Reruns, Has anyone seen copies around?
Yes, The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis was the best. It was really innovative and interesting while being funny at the same time. I enjoyed Dwayne Hickman's introduction to every show, and just his character, and little problematic circumstances he would find himself in. One of my favorite characters was Maynard G. Krebbs (Bob Denver). Every time the word, "work" was spoken Maynard would have a sort of little fit because he was a beatnik and had no interest whatsoever in work!
Dobie Gillis was the cause of the rebellion of the 1960's , not the Viet Nam War . Dobie was a kind of teenage Jack Kerouac for the Boomers , the TV Generation . Dobie Gillis was a great show in that it gave voice to alienated High School romantics & intellectuals . Dobie's girlfriend Zelda & best friend Maynard G. Krebs could have been found in any New York or San Francisco coffee shop musing on life or rebelling against conformity . R.I.P. Mr . Hickman .
... nice facts, but how about showing Dwayne Hickman in those clips not related to Dobie Gillis instead of other actors not related to this biography ?
@@laurabeane8862 I think Frankie Avalon had a cameo appearance at the end of the movie. Dwayne hickman appeared with Frankie Avalon in the films, ski party and Dr. Goldfoot and the bikini machine with vincent price. From Ms. Harper Stacey.
@@harperstacey9604 I remember a Frankie Avalon and Dwayne Hickman movie where they were just being dudes going to a Ski Lodge. The guy playing was "Little Stevie Wonder"🤔 🤔
Mighta missed the 1st season, but the parents let me stay up a 1/2 hr past bedtime to watch Dobie! Brilliant mix of late '50's reality with teenage angst, and teenage hornyness... with a little bit of goofy cool. " Dobie, wants a gal who's dreamy, Dobie! wants a gal who's creamy
I was a kid when the original show was on TV, couldn’t understand it. It was deep. Too deep for a 12 year old. I couldn’t understand why he was constantly talking directly into the camera. Too dry for today, people would want him to start nailing them chicks.
Dwayne Hickman may have been 87 when he passed. But America lost one of its greatest teenagers. RIP Dobie.
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The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis remains one of my favorite all time television shows, easily in the top three, if not my favorite. Kudos to Dwayne, the supporting cast, the writers, and directors, for a brilliant series.
I think I was 2 when this show came on. I loved it especially Maynard G, Crebbs. That was priceless.
Loved watching Dobie Gillis!
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Another part of my youth gone, I am a seventy year old Australian and really liked the many loves of Dobie, pack me up and send me back to 1959.
I was a little kid when I watched Dobie as I was born in 1955. It made a big impression and looking back, how good natured the show was. I watched Cat Ballou last night and I think that was Dwayne's best role. He did OK and living to 87 is nothing to sneeze at. Rest easy, Dobie, you've earned it. Give my regards to Maynard!
May Dwayne find peace! Thank you for sharing your childhood memories.
I grow up watching Dobie and Maynard g krebs. The program was so ahead of its time .so very wounderful how his life situations created on the program were so close to the youth of the era and done with class and humor.
Thank you to all that created and acted in the program.
Rip Dobie
From gwyn and James Spokane Washington
Thank you for sharing. Dobie will be missed.
One of my favorite actors, but he will always be Dobie! Dobie and Maynard G were great together!
We concur! The chemistry is absolutely there.
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My gosh, a great character our prayers Dobbi...🙏
He will be missed 💗
As a 2 yr old, he was my first celebrity crush. I HAD TO WATCH Doby!!!
Next celebrity crush was, Clint Eastwood! HAD TO WATCH Rowdy!!!
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I spent an hour with Dwayne Hickman & his wife Joan, at an art gallery in Northport, NY
in 2004! He was exhibiting some of his paintings,which were great! It was quiet & he
& his wife were most gracious! Dwayne was 70 & almost looked like he could still play
Dobie because of his unbelievably youthful appearance! I miss him already! R.I.P. Dwayne!
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I used to see Dwayne Hickman and his family at mass every Sunday. Also Jerry Mathers from leave it to Beaver and his family also went to my church, it was fun to see both of them at mass every Sunday
I have been a big fan of Dwayne Hickman since I was a kid. Dobie Gillis was one of my favorite TV shows. I even called my dad ‘Daddy-O’ when I was a toddler, thanks to Maynard G. Krebs. I even had a schnauzer named Dobie Gillis.
Thank you for sharing part of your childhood! What Dobie Gillis episode do you like best?
@@FactsVerse The few episodes that included his real life older brother Darryl (as brother Davey) were my favorites. Darryl was a good child actor in 1940’s movies and watching the two acting brothers play off each other was a treat. Similar to the Considine brothers who were also good actors of the same era.
Dobie Gillis was my favorite show.When I was ten,I saw 7 months' worth of reruns after school.I could see how the show evolved. Dobie has blonde hair at the beginning, but his hair darkened as the show went on. In later years,when he was a CBS executive,he was on a talk show and was asked,"Wold you put Dobie Gillis on today?" His reply was,"I doubt it would work today. Television audiences are much more sophisticated. We could do a show of that type...teenage oriented...but it would have to be updated,with our generation as parents of today's teenagers."
I loved this show
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Wow talking bout taking it way back , would like to see reruns definitely remember sitcom
Gilligan was in there too. People had a lot of good times watching the show. Yet those were the days.
@@barbarakidder2115 We definitely agree! Is Gilligan's Island
your favorite sitcom?
Thank you for this lovely tribute- he was the best father and surrounded by love till the very end
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Hi Albert! I read your father's memoir for the 1st time in 2009. I remember writing him a letter telling him he had one of the best autobiographies from a film or tv star. Thanks for letting us share the world with him
RIP Dwayne Hickman 🌹
Cat Bayou movie too. I wish his show was in repeats like the ME channel, and Fe channel. He was great.
Sheila James Kuehl, AKA Zelda Gilroy, Best friend, girlfriend, and later wife of Dobie Gillis, is the last surviving main character of the show. Bob Denver, AKA Maynard G. Krebs, passed away in 2005. Dwayne was good friends with Tony Dow, AKA Wally Cleaver of Leave it to Beaver. RIP and thank you for what you have done for putting laughter in our homes.
And our hearts
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Zelda aka Sheila Kuehl, is the currant County Supervisor of Los Angeles 3rd District.
I never heard about Tony and Dwayne being good friends.
Both Dwayne Hickman and Bob Denver had parts in the 1983 TV movie "High School U.S.A." in which Michael J. Fox and Crispin Gover prepared for their roles in "Back to the Future" a couple of years later. Tony Dow, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato and a bunch of other early sitcom stars were also in this movie.
I was a child when Dobie ran. I loved the show then. I love it now. R.I.P. Dwayne.
Wow, you really brought back a lot of memories about tv shows, actors and actresses that I had totally forgotten about. I used to watch Dobie Gillis and many others that you mentioned! Doesn’t time fly?
OMG. I did not know Dwayne Hickman passed away on 9 January 2022. Loved his role as Dobie Gilles. I have watched many times the re-runs of this fantastic show, which I first started watching in April 1961. I loved the other characters Maynard G. KREBS, Chatsworth Osborne Junior and Zelda. I was a 15 year old when I started watching this show. My grandson was given a puppy by his parents for Christmas 2021, and he named the pup ZELDA. Thank you for sharing your talent, and thank you for the wonderful memories you left us with. I am deeply saddened to learn of this news. God Rest your dear Soul Dwayne, and may HIS Perpetual Light shine upon you. RIP.
Yes, he did unfortunately. Thank you for sharing your childhood enjoying the show. He will be missed.
@@FactsVerse Thank you for your response. I am still in shock 'cause I loved that show. I thought Steven Franken too was an excellent character actor. I am a an of the Peter Sellers film THE PARTY. If ever I get depressed, I watch that film and no matter how many times I view it; I am in stitches. What wonderful actors they were; including Bob Denver, and Mr & Mrs Gilles. Kindest Regards.
He was a good actor and handled his fame with dignity. He had a good life. I'm grateful for the laughs he gave us.
I loved the dobie gillies show. ♡ R.I.P. 😷
Which episode is your favorite?
@@FactsVerse epizode with zelda who used her head on another girls body trick picture for dobie.
That show was way ahead of it's time. It was funny but intelligent. I loved watching the reruns. His dad on the show cracked me up too. Couldn't see Michael Landon in the role - much better as Little Joe!
Loved that show. My dad was a grocer just like Dobie's father. As a clumsy teen working my first job as bag boy in 1960, I totally related to hearing, "Someday I'm gonna kill that boy!"
everyone on show, all stars....learning more, who did what , later in life,,,on tv, movies, and more...big fan. gp
I loved Dobie Gillis. I was 8 or 9 when it first came on the air and it immediately became one of my favorites. I also had a huge crush on his brother Darell❤️
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R.I.P Dwayne Hickman
Always loved 'Dwayne Hickman' will b missed!!
Dobie Gillis was FANTASTIC show. I Love it so much. It's on Tubi
He will always be Dobie, my mother loved that show.
i loved this show
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I watched Dobie Gillis as a kid. I loved it. So innocent then.
Darryl and Dwaine Hickman were both fine actors. I was definitely a fan of DOBIE GILLIS. It also gave a break to Bob Denver ,who became the star of GILLIGAN'S ISLAND.
Know of him through reruns after school. Hope he had a good retirement, thank you.
Which Dobie Gillis is your favorite?
@@FactsVerse the first season caught my interest in afternoon reruns. For example, Leave It to Beavers Dad never would have said “he could kill him” (giggle).
Mr. Hickman learned everything about acting from Bob Cummings!
I feel that few actors had the attitude that Dwyane had. He could look back at his career and be satisfied. He always had his foot in the door with adequate and enjoyable work. AND he always loved his role as Dobie. You won't find too many of those in this industry like him. ( from what I know ) Hope he invested his earnings well! You don't have to be struggling to be IT!!!!! Jeesh! sounds like something my father would say.... R.I.P. dear Dobie
Thank you for the kind words! May Dwayne find peace ❤
He was very confident in his approach.
The actress who portrayed Zelda is Sheila Kuehl, is the currant County Supervisor of Los Angeles 3rd District.
Loved Dewayne Hickman! Rest in Peace Dobie! 🌺
He was 17 years older than I. I loved his show.
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Epic. Many thanks. Well done.
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Loved Dobi and Manard .
Dwayne was amazing. "Work" Manor G Crebs. They were legendary.
He went to the great big Beatnik coffeehouse in the sky. You dig man? I do.
Groovy man
As a kid I really enjoyed dobie gillis
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Doby Gillace good show.
Love Dwayne! A good man. 💖
Spreading love! Stay safe.
Dobie,all the way
I don't know him but I all respect for him
Thank you for your entertainment and make us smile
RIP 🌹
Even as a kid in the 1960s, I thought Bob Denver's role in Gilligans Island was a disappointment after Dobie Gillis.
A completely bizarre and underrated show. RIP
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My Uncle was his boss at the Landmark Hotel in Vegas in the 70s, and always spoke very highly of him. ~RIP~
Thank you for sharing some background on Dwayne Hickman. He will be missed.
There is one show you forgot.
He was a guest star on Murder, She Wrote, in which he played an executive at a TV Network.
Danger Woman
Great information, thank you for sharing! 😊
Ah, I think I remember one of those Perry Mason episodes from the 1980's where Dobie did it.
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R.I.P. Dewayne Hickman.
Loved this show..
Which episode is your favorite?
Dwayne (Dobbie) and Maynard G. were the essence of my life. Mow, at 76, they fuel the memories of my life. RIP
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Dwayne Hickman was great in Cat Ballou.
Remember Dobby well good show
Such a memorable show, which episode is your favorite?
He actually did more episodes of The Bob Cummings Show (155), than Dobie Gillis (148), for 5 years before Dobie started up. Dobie talking straight to the camera/audience made the show very personal. The signature line went to Bob Denver as Maynard G Krebs - You rang?
In an interview with Dwayne Hickman, Bob Denver was asked about Dobie Gillis' ,"running gags."The reply;"There was You Rang?,there was Work...The Monster That Devoured Cleveland seemed to be the only movie playing downtown." Hickman smiled and said,"Your only reasons for going downtown were to see The Monster That Devoured Cleveland and to see them knock down the Old Endicott Building."
During the Civil War Centenial there was a show called "The Americans" starring Dwayne's brother. I've never see it in Reruns, Has anyone seen copies around?
A great, under rated sitcom.
Rip dwayne hickman
Great show !!!
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“Maynard, where have you been all these years?”
“On an island “.
YES LOVE THE SHOW MANY GUYS MY AGE COUULD RELATE TO DOBBIE
Yes, The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis was the best. It was really innovative and interesting while being funny at the same time. I enjoyed Dwayne Hickman's introduction to every show, and just his character, and little problematic circumstances he would find himself in. One of my favorite characters was Maynard G. Krebbs (Bob Denver). Every time the word, "work" was spoken Maynard would have a sort of little fit because he was a beatnik and had no interest whatsoever in work!
A great show and talent
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Dobie Gillis was the cause of the rebellion of the 1960's , not the Viet Nam War . Dobie was a kind of teenage Jack Kerouac for the Boomers , the TV Generation . Dobie Gillis was a great show in that it gave voice to alienated High School romantics & intellectuals . Dobie's girlfriend Zelda & best friend Maynard G. Krebs could have been found in any New York or San Francisco coffee shop musing on life or rebelling against conformity . R.I.P. Mr . Hickman .
Strange how we can love someone weve never met. Rip brother.
Espeacially loved his "essay on the future". Looking for it now.
Great Man, Great Actor! Rest in peace, Dwayne!
We agree! May he find peace.
It was really a shame he was excluded from the In Memoriam segment on the Oscars last night.
Mr. Hickman appeared in 'The Boy with Green Hair' in 1948.
Also in that film, dean stockwell and william smith, who both died in the last year also
I thought "Dobie Gillis" was a teriffic show-Hope to purchase it one day on DVD.
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TMLODOBIE GILLIS will always be ICONIC! Great up & coming actors/actresses..terrific cast of veterans
Sad to see you go DG
We agree. Dobie will be missed 😢
RIP Dobie
Sad news. Good show , Dobie.
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I Used Like to Hear Bob Denver Talk Like a Beatnik on Dobie Gillis, Like Cool. (smile)
Gilligan! 😁
WORK!!!!
... nice facts, but how about showing Dwayne Hickman in those clips not related to Dobie Gillis instead of other actors not related to this biography ?
You forgot he play in tv show combat
Number 11
Won't inflict myself on you any further.
"How to Stuff a Wild Bikini"
Dwayne hickman and Annette funicello starred in the film together. From Ms. Harper Stacey.
@@harperstacey9604 I should have such problems between choosing from Dwayne Hickman and Frankie Avalon 😝
@@laurabeane8862 I think Frankie Avalon had a cameo appearance at the end of the movie. Dwayne hickman appeared with Frankie Avalon in the films, ski party and Dr. Goldfoot and the bikini machine with vincent price. From Ms. Harper Stacey.
@@harperstacey9604 I remember a Frankie Avalon and Dwayne Hickman movie where they were just being dudes going to a Ski Lodge. The guy playing was "Little Stevie Wonder"🤔 🤔
I heard he became a Pastor as result of his studies at Loyola.
Did he paint?
Yes
Mighta missed the 1st season, but the parents let me stay up a 1/2 hr past bedtime to watch Dobie!
Brilliant mix of late '50's reality with teenage angst, and teenage hornyness... with a little bit of goofy cool.
" Dobie, wants a gal who's dreamy, Dobie! wants a gal who's creamy
Sounds like Bob Cummings had quite the interest in Dwayne...if you know what I mean.
Work…..WORK !.
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I was a kid when the original show was on TV, couldn’t understand it. It was deep. Too deep for a 12 year old. I couldn’t understand why he was constantly talking directly into the camera. Too dry for today, people would want him to start nailing them chicks.
Ouch!😭
This video was TERRIBLY PUT TOGETHER! Dobbie and Maynard G. Krebs were the greatest! Not to mention Zelda! WHO YOU DID NOT MENTION....
What happened to ZELDA??!!!
The later Dobie Gillis reunion shows had Dobie and Zelda married with a teenage son.
Well, did he ever take over the family grocery store?
Apparently,yes. A 1977 Dobie Gillis reunion show had Dobie and Mr.Gillis owning and running a supermarket.
He went back to painting. TBH I'd rather have a Dwayne Hickman than a Hunter Biden