Hazel

Hazel (1961-1966)

EndedScripted showComedy, Family

Based on the Saturday Evening Post cartoons, the series centered around Hazel Burke, a maid, who for the first four seasons worked for the Baxter family. George Baxter was the head of the family which consisted of his wife, Dorothy and their son, Harold. Hazel ran the household and often preempted George's authority. The next door neighbors, Herbert and Harriet Johnson were occasionally seen. When the series moved to CBS in the fall of 1965, Hazel was given a new family to look after. George and Dorothy were transferred to the Middle East leaving Hazel and Harold behind. They moved in with George's brother, Steve and his family, which consisted of Steve's wife, Barbara and their daughter Susie.

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Scheduleevery Monday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S05E29A Question of Ethicsavr. 11, 1966
S05E28A Little Bit of Geniusavr. 4, 1966
S05E27The Perfect Bossmars 28, 1966
S05E26Bee in Her Bonnetmars 21, 1966
S05E25Hazel's Free Enterprisemars 14, 1966
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show Hazel premiere?

The TV show Hazel premiered on September 28, 1961.

Who played the titular character in Hazel?

Shirley Booth played the titular character in Hazel.

What was the occupation of the main character in Hazel?

The main character in Hazel was a domestic servant.

What was the character's full name on Hazel?

The character's full name on Hazel was Hazel Burke.

Who created the TV show Hazel?

The TV show Hazel was created by Ted Key.

What network originally aired Hazel?

Hazel originally aired on NBC.

In what city did Hazel take place?

Hazel took place in the fictional city of Glen Ridge.

What was Hazel's last name in the original pilot episode?

Hazel's last name in the original pilot episode was "Marshall."

Who served as the executive producer of Hazel?

Harry Ackerman served as the executive producer of Hazel.

How many episodes of Hazel were produced?

A total of 154 episodes of Hazel were produced.

Was Hazel adapted from a book or comic strip?

Hazel was adapted from a single-panel comic strip by Ted Key.

Who wrote the theme song for Hazel?

The theme song for Hazel was written by Howard Greenfield and Jack Keller.

What is the plot of Hazel?

Hazel follows the daily life of a domestic servant named Hazel Burke who works for the Baxter family.

Who played the character of Mr. Baxter on Hazel?

Don DeFore played the character of Mr. Baxter on Hazel.

In what year did the final episode of Hazel air?

The final episode of Hazel aired in 1966.

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Also known as

  • Vispilävaltikka (Finland)
  • Adèle (France)
  • Хэзел (Russian Federation)

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