I am snuggled in bed, recovering from the flu, curled up with my Doggo, watching the Party Duke Show.. This is brilliant! I never saw these shows before. My Parents weren't even born when these shows were popular. Exceedingly smart, television.. Thank You, for sharing! 😽👍
I just discovered this show for myself and it has changed my life, I wish I could have met the cast back in 1963, I was born in the wrong decade 1999 😢
@@josesalas430 l discovered *THE PATTY DUKE SHOW* in 1971, even though l was born 12 years before. I fell in love with the "Cathy" character, and didn't want to believe the two were played by the same person.
I'm resting under a blanket with cat on top, watching this show and thinking how well written and intelligent it is, with the international intrigue, and Bennett Cerf reference.
From watching this series a few times, what struck me about it was that it wasn't silly, and as others here commented: occasionally the endings were both happy and sad...and that's what life is really like, isn't it.
Great happy and sad ending.. ❤🙏 Everyone is gone in this episode except for the actor who played Ross. Don’t know if John Pleshette is still alive. I had missed a few episodes in my younger years so glad I’ve been able to enjoy all of the episodes..some more than others.
It's hard to believe any kid traded christmas presents.We only got one 8 dollar limit when we were old enough to understand money and as teenagers we were old enough to understand they couldnt afford them so we didnt get a gift anymore.
I remember watching this as a kid; Christmas episodes always broke my heart because we never celebrated one Christmas or any other holiday or birthday in my childhood home. But while I was watching, I felt happy for the characters in the show; it was my way of escaping the grim atmosphere of our home.
Sid Ramin was the musical composer for The Patty Duke Show. He also composed, "Music to Watch Girls By," released by, The Bob Crewe Generation and made a hit by Andy Williams. If you listen to that instrumental, you will note the very same slick style on display. Very talented man, he won an Academy Award for his work helping to score the movie, "West Side Story." Guy was a genius!
@@warholscircus Thanks for the reply! I just noticed it now. I had been familiar with Sid Ramin's music because of the examples you cited. I even have a copy of that Bob Crewe LP that I picked up back in the '70s.
Patty Duke (may she rest in peace) was an astonishingly gifted and humble actor. In her memoir, CALL ME ANNA, she downplays her great gifts at every opportunity. She calls it "luck." Some luck. I wish she'd lived to work with Streep or Lange.
@@maxalberts2003 She had lots of chances, about 40 years worth, since Streep and Lange were working in the 1970s and Patty Duke died in 2016. It just didn't happen. She did work with Anne Bancroft and Susan Hayward.
That woman sitting on the bench in the airport kept looking at Cathy. Usually extras in TV shows and movies don't look at the stars. Guess she was bored just sitting there.
Technically, J.R. thought Martin had quit, if I remember correctly. Though he might also have been fired as most sitcom bosses are wont to do. I would have to re-watch that episode. BTW, another "Technicality" is that in the pilot episode Martin was played by an entirely different person...so J.R. could sort of claim he never fired THIS Martin.
That was for that particular job. Remember there are paid holidays/then psid sick days. (Sick Day policy is use them or lose them so people play sick at the end of the year if not used to 'use' them) Plus floating holidays. Usually a 2 week PAID vacation.
@@PuffKitty That boy was not John Pleshette, who was much older than that boy. John Pleshette played a character named Pete on a different episode of the Patty Duke Show titled "Simon Says". Trivia fact: John Pleshette was Suzanne Pleshette's cousin.
Where would they find an actor that looked like William Schallert? The brothers were twins so it makes sense the same actor plays both characters. What are you, brain dead?
I thought Paul O’Keefe who played Ross, Patty’s brother was darling! He was also talented! The older he got, the more he improved (looks included)! Just my opinion 😊!
My family did that once, when I was quite young. On that occasion I flat out refused to go with my family to visit my father's foster mother. Of course, that was way back before laws would have been enforced about child endangerment.
Perfect for New Year's Eve 2024!! Incredibly good acting from Patty Duke and all of her supporting cast.
Cathy and her relationship with her father is so adorable.
Great show Patty Duke shares a birthday with my mom on 12/14
So what do you want, a medal?
@@garypesci746 So, what do you want? To not be an a*hole? 😂
Such a great show. R I P Patty Duke 😢 💔 😔 🙏 such a great actress. You will always be in my heart ❤. I miss you very much you died to soon. 😥😥😢😢😓😓😭😭
I am snuggled in bed, recovering from the flu, curled up with my Doggo, watching the Party Duke Show.. This is brilliant! I never saw these shows before. My Parents weren't even born when these shows were popular. Exceedingly smart, television.. Thank You, for sharing! 😽👍
I just discovered this show for myself and it has changed my life, I wish I could have met the cast back in 1963, I was born in the wrong decade 1999 😢
@@josesalas430 I was born in 1964 but I sure wished i was born ten years prior. I also love Hazel w/ shirley Booth & Father knows Best.
@@josesalas430 l discovered *THE PATTY DUKE SHOW* in 1971, even though l was born 12 years before. I fell in love with the "Cathy" character, and didn't want to believe the two were played by the same person.
I love the “Doggo” comment! 😆😄 ❤
I'm resting under a blanket with cat on top, watching this show and thinking how well written and intelligent it is, with the international intrigue, and Bennett Cerf reference.
From watching this series a few times, what struck me about it was that it wasn't silly, and as others here commented: occasionally the endings were both happy and sad...and that's what life is really like, isn't it.
Even though this is the 60's, the filming was superb! One would think that Patty Duke really is twins!
Great episode 😊
Great happy and sad ending.. ❤🙏 Everyone is gone in this episode except for the actor who played Ross. Don’t know if John Pleshette is still alive. I had missed a few episodes in my younger years so glad I’ve been able to enjoy all of the episodes..some more than others.
My favorite show, and I just discovered it a week ago!
@ jose salas- Mine is Captain Kangaroo... And I only discovered it this morning!!!
I just discovered this (AND I Love Lucy) a few days ago
It's hard to believe any kid traded christmas presents.We only got one 8 dollar limit when we were old enough to understand money and as teenagers we were old enough to understand they couldnt afford them so we didnt get a gift anymore.
Sad
I remember watching this as a kid; Christmas episodes always broke my heart because we never celebrated one Christmas or any other holiday or birthday in my childhood home. But while I was watching, I felt happy for the characters in the show; it was my way of escaping the grim atmosphere of our home.
Love it!👍⛄😁
😊
Amazingly, my older sisters are like Patty and Kathy. One is the family rebel, and the other travelled Europe and is very smart and sensible.
Very clever doing a take on publisher Bennett Cerf when they depicted the character Bennett Blake--eye glasses and all.
I was thinking the same thing!
22:52, Yes, it was that easy to get onboard an airliner back in the day.
I dig that background score that starts at 04:44 !!!
Sid Ramin was the musical composer for The Patty Duke Show. He also composed, "Music to Watch Girls By," released by, The Bob Crewe Generation and made a hit by Andy Williams. If you listen to that instrumental, you will note the very same slick style on display. Very talented man, he won an Academy Award for his work helping to score the movie, "West Side Story." Guy was a genius!
@@warholscircus Thanks for the reply! I just noticed it now. I had been familiar with Sid Ramin's music because of the examples you cited. I even have a copy of that Bob Crewe LP that I picked up back in the '70s.
Patty Duke (may she rest in peace) was an astonishingly gifted and humble actor. In her memoir, CALL ME ANNA, she downplays her great gifts at every opportunity. She calls it "luck." Some luck. I wish she'd lived to work with Streep or Lange.
Tv shows like this are long gone
She did not die until 2016
@@Grizzlied555 My point is that she might have gotten the chance had she not died so abruptly.
@@maxalberts2003 She had lots of chances, about 40 years worth, since Streep and Lange were working in the 1970s and Patty Duke died in 2016. It just didn't happen. She did work with Anne Bancroft and Susan Hayward.
@@garypesci746 What the hell is your point?
The ending of this episode was happy and sad at the same time.
Had the opportunity to meet Patty Duke when I was a production assistant on a TV film back in the 90's. We even share the same B-day ✌🏻
What was she like ? She always seemed so nice on TV.
I know Patty Duke lived a full life, but it's still sad that she's gone.
That woman sitting on the bench in the airport kept looking at Cathy. Usually extras in TV shows and movies don't look at the stars. Guess she was bored just sitting there.
Patty: "That old man Castle has a moat around him."
Patty Duke show it's strictly Dukedom
Thank you for the uploads I love this show😄😄
Thank you
I loved this show because my twin sisters have a strong resemblance to Patty Duke.
saw this episode when i was 7 in 1991 on nick at nite until i was nine in 1993 they aried all 3 seasons at the time including this episode
I want a flame thrower for Christmas!
4:20 Then what about the time Martin got “fired” in the series’ pilot episode?
???
Technically, J.R. thought Martin had quit, if I remember correctly. Though he might also have been fired as most sitcom bosses are wont to do.
I would have to re-watch that episode.
BTW, another "Technicality" is that in the pilot episode Martin was played by an entirely different person...so J.R. could sort of claim he never fired THIS Martin.
why is it that all the lovely ladies grow older and then leave us?
Menalso...Eddie Applegate; Wm Schallert as well are gone.
That's how life works. We all die sooner or later.
Two weeks vacation in a year??? Boy am I glad that I don't live un the US!
That was for that particular job. Remember there are paid holidays/then psid sick days.
(Sick Day policy is use them or lose them so people play sick at the end of the year if not used to 'use' them) Plus floating holidays.
Usually a 2 week PAID vacation.
My husband rarely took vacation. When he did, we would drive directly from point A to point B and then turn around and go home. What fun!
0:02 Anyone know the name of this boy actor? Pete?
John Pleshette, apparently
@@PuffKittyWow, thank you so much. I thought I was a pretty good researcher and it turns out not!
@@PuffKittyI thought the boy looked very Hispanic/Mexican American, so I was curious.
I apologize for all the replies, but it seems Mr. Pleshette was born in 1942, so he would have to be 22 in 1964! Unless it’s another John.
@@PuffKitty That boy was not John Pleshette, who was much older than that boy. John Pleshette played a character named Pete on a different episode of the Patty Duke Show titled "Simon Says".
Trivia fact: John Pleshette was Suzanne Pleshette's cousin.
What happened to Cathy's mother?
Died
she just said on the previous episode that she died
Who gives a kid a flamethrower for Christmas?
It was the early 60s - Cold War humor....
They couldn't find another acter to play the brother?
Having identical twin brothers is loosely supposed to explain how identical cousins came about 😁
Where would they find an actor that looked like William Schallert? The brothers were twins so it makes sense the same actor plays both characters. What are you, brain dead?
I thought Paul O’Keefe who played Ross, Patty’s brother was darling! He was also talented! The older he got, the more he improved (looks included)! Just my opinion 😊!
The family left Ross alone on New Year's Eve?
My family did that once, when I was quite young. On that occasion I flat out refused to go with my family to visit my father's foster mother.
Of course, that was way back before laws would have been enforced about child endangerment.
They live in Brooklyn Heights, they were probably back in an hour.
Yes. Ross was left home alone.