Calvin and the Colonel

Calvin and the Colonel (1961-1962)

EndedAnimation showComedy, Family

Calvin and the Colonel is an animated cartoon television series in 1961 about Colonel Montgomery J. Klaxon, a shrewd fox and Calvin T. Burnside, a dumb bear. Their lawyer was Oliver Wendell Clutch, who was a weasel. The colonel lived with his wife Maggie Belle and her sister Sue, who did not trust the colonel at all. Colonel Klaxon was in the real estate business, but always tried get-rich-quick schemes with Calvin's unwitting help. The series was an animated remake of Amos 'n' Andy [or, more or less, "Andy and The Kingfish"] and featured the voices of Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll from the radio series. Using animals avoided the touchy racial issues which had led to the downfall of Amos 'n' Andy. Because of low ratings, the show was cancelled after two months, but returned two months later to complete the first season contract.

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Scheduleevery Saturday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E26Back to NashvilleJuni 9, 1962
S01E25Colonel Traps a ThiefJuni 2, 1962
S01E24The CarnappersMai 26, 1962
S01E23Ring RewardMai 19, 1962
S01E22Magazine RomanceMai 12, 1962
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show 'Calvin and the Colonel' premiere?

'Calvin and the Colonel' premiered on October 3, 1961.

Who were the main characters in 'Calvin and the Colonel'?

The main characters in 'Calvin and the Colonel' were Calvin Burnside and Colonel Montgomery J. Klaxon.

What was the genre of 'Calvin and the Colonel'?

'Calvin and the Colonel' was a comedy series.

Who created 'Calvin and the Colonel'?

'Calvin and the Colonel' was created by Freeman F. Gosden and Charles J. Correll.

What was the setting of 'Calvin and the Colonel'?

'Calvin and the Colonel' was set in a small town called Zenith.

What was the premise of 'Calvin and the Colonel'?

'Calvin and the Colonel' followed the humorous adventures of Calvin Burnside and Colonel Montgomery J. Klaxon as they navigated various situations in Zenith.

How many episodes were there in 'Calvin and the Colonel'?

'Calvin and the Colonel' had a total of 26 episodes.

Who provided the voices for the main characters in 'Calvin and the Colonel'?

Freeman F. Gosden voiced Calvin Burnside, and Charles J. Correll voiced Colonel Montgomery J. Klaxon.

Did 'Calvin and the Colonel' receive any awards?

'Calvin and the Colonel' did not receive any major awards.

Was 'Calvin and the Colonel' based on a previous work?

No, 'Calvin and the Colonel' was not based on any previous work.

What was the target audience for 'Calvin and the Colonel'?

'Calvin and the Colonel' targeted a general audience, including both children and adults.

How was 'Calvin and the Colonel' received by critics?

Reviews for 'Calvin and the Colonel' were mixed, with some praising its humor and others finding it less appealing.

Did 'Calvin and the Colonel' have any notable guest stars?

'Calvin and the Colonel' did not feature any notable guest stars.

What was the runtime of each episode of 'Calvin and the Colonel'?

Each episode of 'Calvin and the Colonel' had a runtime of approximately 30 minutes.

Did 'Calvin and the Colonel' have a laugh track?

Yes, 'Calvin and the Colonel' had a laugh track.

Did 'Calvin and the Colonel' have any spin-offs or related shows?

No, 'Calvin and the Colonel' did not have any spin-offs or related shows.

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