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The Halls of Ivy

89 episodes · 1949–1952 · NBC, Armed Forces Radio Service · Comedy

Ronald Colman and his wife, Benita Hume, played Dr. William Todhunter Hall, president of little Ivy College, and his wife, Victoria. Don Quinn, who had written Fibber McGee and Molly, created it. It ran on NBC from January 6, 1950, to June 25, 1952, for Schlitz beer, and won a Peabody Award in 1950. The Colmans took it to CBS television in 1954.

Sources: The Halls of Ivy, Wikipedia

Episodes

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19491 episode

Xxx Dr Halls Reappointment June 22, 1949 · 31 min
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195035 episodes

Reappointment hivy January 6, 1950 · 29 min
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The Student Editorial January 13, 1950 · NBC · 28 min
A student editorial in the campus paper upsets an important trustee.
The Gangster's Son January 20, 1950 · NBC · 29 min
Is the son of a gangster enrolled at Ivy College?
Wellman's Nose: Charter Day Ceremonies January 27, 1950 · NBC · 30 min
It's Charter Day at Ivy, and then there's Dr. Wellman's nose.
Dr. Bromley, Shakespeare Expert February 3, 1950 · NBC · 29 min
A famous Shakespeare scholar is coming to visit Ivy, and perhaps to stay.
The Snowman (1950) February 10, 1950 · 28 min
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The Chinese Student February 17, 1950 · NBC · 30 min
When a Chinese student leaves Ivy because of prejudice, Dr. Hall takes to the chapel pulpit to speak about tolerance.
Student Thief February 24, 1950 · NBC · 29 min
Dr. Hall and the campus barber try to clear a student suspected of stealing from the bookstore.
Merton Savada's Crush March 3, 1950 · NBC · 29 min
A fifteen-year-old genius has a crush on Mrs. Hall.
Victoria's New Review March 10, 1950 · NBC · 29 min
Mrs. Hall's old stage partner invites her to star in a new Broadway show.
Dirty Politics March 17, 1950 · NBC · 28 min
Is Willow Walk a lovers' lane or a den of vice? Dr. Hall takes on a machine politician.
Professor Gerhardt's Secret March 24, 1950 · NBC · 29 min
A professor has a secret. Has he lost interest in his wife?
The Ivy Chamber Music and Knockwurst Society March 31, 1950 · 29 min
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Toddy Plays Hooky April 7, 1950 · NBC · 29 min
Dr. Hall decides to play hooky and go on a picnic, which isn't as easy as it sounds.
Mrs. Foster's Lost Dog April 14, 1950 · NBC · 28 min
A little lost dog makes the Halls late for an important dinner.
Traffic and Cocoanuts hivy April 21, 1950 · 30 min
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The Scofield Prize April 28, 1950 · NBC · 30 min
Dr. Hall's new biography has won the Scofield Prize, or has it?
Student Actress May 5, 1950 · NBC · 29 min
The Halls come under fire over a letter Mrs. Hall wrote in favor of a life in show business. The theme song is sung in full.
Mrs. Whitney's Statue May 10, 1950 · NBC · 30 min
A rich woman will pay for Ivy's new gym, if her heroic new statue goes on display.
Dr. Abel May 17, 1950 · NBC · 29 min
A student wants to enroll his father at Ivy.
The Fighting Med Student May 24, 1950 · NBC · 30 min
Will a medical student give it all up to become a prizefighter?
The Sexton Award May 31, 1950 · NBC · 29 min
Ivy is about to receive a $250,000 gift, but Dr. Hall is stuck babysitting.
D-Day June 7, 1950 · NBC · 29 min
A law student wants to be a farmer, against his father's wishes.
Stolen First Edition June 14, 1950 · NBC · 29 min
Dr. Hall is given a first edition of John Donne, and it's stolen.
The Bentheimers and the Census hivy June 21, 1950 · 30 min
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Faculty Raffle June 28, 1950 · NBC · 29 min
Prom time, a faculty member's car is raffled, and an old professor is retiring because he's going blind.
Poetry Reading July 5, 1950 · NBC · 29 min
Before Dr. Hall's poetry reading comes a visit from the Moose.
The Education of Annie Belle July 12, 1950 · NBC · 29 min
A girl wants to attend Ivy, and her father wants dogs kept out of the park. The last show of the season.
The Leslie Hoff Painting September 27, 1950 · NBC · 29 min
A student wins a prize for her painting just as a woman is about to give Ivy $500,000.
The New English Teacher October 4, 1950 · NBC · 31 min
A handsome new English teacher seems to have fallen for Mrs. Hall.
Phone Problems October 11, 1950 · NBC · 30 min
A strange man from the telephone company comes to call.
Scandal October 18, 1950 · 29 min
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The Glee Club Serenades the Halls November 15, 1950 · 26 min
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Jack Benny Visits Ivy November 22, 1950 · Armed Forces Radio Service · 24 min
Jack Benny is coming to Ivy for a benefit.
The Honor Student November 29, 1950 · 29 min
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195128 episodes

Professor Barrett's Play January 3, 1951 · NBC · 29 min
A professor has spent seven years writing a play, and it is terrible. Who will tell him?
The Goya Bequest January 24, 1951 · NBC · 28 min
An alumnus's widow leaves Ivy a Goya that may be worth $100,000.
Professor Warren's Retirement January 31, 1951 · NBC · 29 min
Professor Warren announces his retirement, keeping secret that he's going blind.
Calhoun Gaddy February 21, 1951 · 28 min
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The French Scholarship hivy February 28, 1951 · 26 min
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Eddie Gray's Wedding March 7, 1951 · 28 min
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His Father's Image March 14, 1951 · 30 min
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Romiette and Julio April 18, 1951 · NBC · 29 min
The Athenaeum Club's dramatic plans: Romiette and Julio.
Note the Quote April 25, 1951 · 28 min
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Student Vandalism and the Draft May 2, 1951 · NBC · 30 min
Student vandalism and the draft. Ken Carpenter announces that the show has just won the Peabody Award.
Gloria Golightly May 9, 1951 · 29 min
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Cook's Night Out May 23, 1951 · 30 min
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Finals Day Award May 30, 1951 · 30 min
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Finals Season June 13, 1951 · 28 min
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Pork Barrel Politics June 20, 1951 · 29 min
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Adoption hivy October 3, 1951 · 30 min
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Editorial in the Ivy Bull October 10, 1951 · 29 min
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Student Council Election October 17, 1951 · 29 min
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Mrs Why October 24, 1951 · 29 min
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Football Coach hivy October 31, 1951 · 30 min
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Halloween hivy November 7, 1951 · 30 min
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The Late Student November 14, 1951 · 26 min
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The Ministers Son hivy November 21, 1951 · 26 min
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Professor Warrens Romantic Folly hivy November 28, 1951 · 28 min
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Calhoun Gaddys Agricultural Development hivy December 5, 1951 · 27 min
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Professor Royce Returns December 12, 1951 · 31 min
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The Snowman (1951) December 19, 1951 · 30 min
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Sweet Sorrow December 26, 1951 · Armed Forces Radio Service · 27 min
Students plan a revival of Sweet Sorrow. Who will play the leads?

195225 episodes

Hell Week hivy January 2, 1952 · 27 min
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Nelson Carter's Son January 9, 1952 · NBC · 28 min
A student in trouble with his economics professor looks for the easy way out.
Art Exhibit hivy January 16, 1952 · 29 min
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Medal of Honor hivy January 23, 1952 · 26 min
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Track Star January 30, 1952 · NBC · 29 min
A track star quits the team to improve his grades.
Glee Club Donation hivy February 6, 1952 · 25 min
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Dean Huxley February 13, 1952 · 28 min
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Voice of te Ivy Vine February 20, 1952 · 24 min
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Budget Problems at the College February 27, 1952 · 28 min
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The Astronomy Exam March 5, 1952 · NBC · 29 min
A student refuses to take an astronomy exam because it's too easy.
The Lame Girl and the Hypochondriac hivy March 12, 1952 · 31 min
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The Oldest Living Graduate hivy March 19, 1952 · 25 min
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Stolen Money March 26, 1952 · 25 min
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Professor Grimes April 2, 1952 · NBC · 24 min
Mr. Wellman thinks a history professor is second-rate because he hasn't published since 1947.
Faculty Marriage April 9, 1952 · NBC · 26 min
Two professors have married each other, and that's against the rules.
The French Exchange Student April 16, 1952 · 30 min
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Professor Walden's Son April 23, 1952 · NBC · 25 min
A student is sure he'll fail Renaissance literature, though his father teaches it.
Faculty Follies, Part 1 April 30, 1952 · NBC · 28 min
Plans for the Faculty Follies go ahead over Mr. Wellman's objections.
Student Singer May 14, 1952 · NBC · 25 min
A gifted music student plans to leave school because she's losing her hearing.
Doctor Spatzen May 21, 1952 · NBC · 26 min
Mr. Wellman's protege, Dr. Spatzen, turns out to be a fraud.
Mummynapper May 28, 1952 · NBC · 25 min
A model mummy is stolen from the college museum.
Pregnant Student June 4, 1952 · NBC · 25 min
A student is about to have a baby just before final exams.
The Wellmans Come to Dinner June 11, 1952 · NBC · 26 min
The Wellmans arrive for dinner a week early.
Math Professor June 18, 1952 · NBC · 26 min
The new head of the mathematics department turns out to be a woman.
Summer Vacation June 25, 1952 · NBC · 26 min
Ivy closes for the summer and the Halls plan a motor trip, but no students have come to say goodbye.