Heaven for Betsy
| Heaven for Betsy | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Sitcom |
| Starring |
Jack Lemmon Cynthia Stone |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production | |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 15 mins. |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | CBS |
| Picture format | Black-and-white |
| Audio format | Monaural |
| Original run | September 30, 1952 – December 23, 1952 |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows | The Frances Langford/Don Ameche Show |
Heaven for Betsy is an American sitcom that aired live on CBS twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday for fifteen minutes from September 30, 1952 to December 23, 1952.
The series stars real-life husband and wife Jack Lemmon and Cynthia Stone.[1] Based on the sketch The Couple Next Door that Lemmon and Stone performed regularly on the variety show The Frances Langford/Don Ameche Show[2]
Premise
The series revolves around newlyweds Pete Bell, an assistant buyer in the toy department of a suburban New York department store, and Betsy Bell, a secretary turned homemaker, who always had to get Pete out of jams.
Cast
- Jack Lemmon as Pete Bell
- Cynthia Stone as Betsy Bell