| Genre: | Sitcom |
| Starring: | Patricia Crowley |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
| Num Seasons: | 1 |
| Producer: | Aleen Leslie |
| Runtime: | 30 minutes |
| Genre: | Sitcom |
| Starring: | Mary Lynn Beller |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
| Producer: | Aleen Leslie |
| Runtime: | 30 minutes |
A Date with Judy is an American television sitcom, two versions of which were broadcast on ABC between 1951 and 1953. A daytime version ran on weekly on Saturdays from June 2, 1951, to February 23, 1952.[1] A primetime version with a different cast ran from July 10, 1952, to September 30, 1953.[2]
The title character was teenager Judy Foster. The book Television Series of the 1950s: Essential Facts and Quirky Details described Foster as "a very pretty girl who is called 'the cutest date in town'", adding, "Judy has a knack for finding mischief and has a firm belief that her family doesn't understand her."[3] The Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 described her as "bright, enthusiastic and 'blessed' with a knack for finding trouble."[4] Judy's parents were Melvyn and Dora Foster, and she had a 12-year-old brother, Randolph. Her boyfriend was Oogie Pringle.[3]
The program was derived from the radio show of the same name.[2]
The table below shows the actors who portrayed the main characters in the two versions of the program.
| Character | Daytime version | Primetime version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judy Foster | Mary Lynn Beller | ||
| Oogie Pringle | Jimmie Sommer | Jimmie Sommer | |
| Melvin Foster | Gene O'Donnell | John Gibson | |
| Dora Foster | Anna Lee | Flora Campbell | |
| Randolph Foster | Judson Rees | Peter Avramo |
The daytime version ran on Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to noon, Eastern Daylight Time. The primetime version ran on Thursdays from 8 to 8:30 p.m. (July 1952 - October 1952) and then on Wednesdays from 7:30 to 8 p.m. (June 1953 - September 1953).[2]
The primetime version was replaced by Saber of London, which had been on ABC on a different night the previous season.[5]
Clorets sponsored the program.[6]
In the trade publication Billboard, a review of the first daytime episode described A Date with Judy as "a mildly diverting situation comedy aimed at teenagers". Reviewer Leon Morse wrote that the program was cast well, but the script needed improvement.[7]