The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

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Aspiring to attain popularity, wealth and the attention of beautiful, money-hungry blondes, luckless teenager Dobie Gillis (Dwayne Hickman) will not be discouraged as he works toward that which he desires. Along with beatnik buddy Maynard G. Krebs (Bob Denver), Dobie carries out his bound-to-fail schemes while trying to get the better of the rich kids and make his parents happy.

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Apr 18th 4:00a ET

Requiem for an Underweight Heavyweight

Maynard swallows some energy pills which give him superhuman strength. Herbert decides he should enter the boxing ring, with the elder Gillis as his manager.

Apr 19th 4:00a ET

I Was a Spy for the F.O.B.

The FBI asks Maynard, of all people, to assist them in the capture of a pair of spies.

Apr 20th 4:00a ET

The Moon and No Pence

Dobie attracts the affections of an eccentric Russian girl who wants only to dance barefoot in the moonlight wearing gossamer robes. Conversely, Zelda is determined to transform Dobie into the boy in the gray flannel suit.

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