Run, Buddy, Run Explained

Runtime:30 minutes per episode
Producer:Leonard B. Stern
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:16

Run, Buddy, Run is an American sitcom TV series that aired on CBS for one season of 16 episodes in 1966-1967. The series was created by Leonard B. Stern, and starred jazz trumpeter, singer, and actor Jack Sheldon.[1]

Description

At a steambath, accountant Buddy Overstreet (Sheldon) overhears gangster “Mr. D” (Bruce Gordon) plotting a murder. Mr. D and his mob realize that Buddy is a potential witness, and pursue him across the country.

The series was essentially a comedic version of The Fugitive. It was cancelled by CBS after airing 16 episodes.[2]

Episodes

No. TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date

Merchandising

The TV series was adapted into a comic book distributed by Gold Key Comics. Only one issue was published.[3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Leszczak, Bob. 166–167. Single Season Sitcoms, 1948-1979. 2012. McFarland. 978-0786493050.
  2. Web site: Welcome to the Run Buddy Run Website. August 29, 2021.
  3. Web site: Run, Buddy, Run. Comic Book Realm. August 29, 2021.