Topper (1953)
Synopsis
Topper is an American fantasy sitcom based on the 1937 film of the same name. The series was broadcast on CBS from October 9, 1953 to July 15, 1955, and stars Leo G. Carroll in the title role.
Network
CBS
Episodes
Topper Meets the Ghosts
An avalanche does in the Kerbys while skiing, to their bemusement. The Toppers are buying their old haunts.
The Movers
Moving day, and the ghosts reveal themselves only to Topper.
Hiring the Maid
Exit Velma, so George scares up a replacement.
The Hypnotist
The Kerbys demolish a charlatan.
Reducing
Cosmo tries to be a slimmer he.
The Spinster
Her cap is new-set at a Topper table guest.
Bank Securities
Neil, who is fond of a snifter, absconds with bank papers.
The Kid
An amusing tyke.
Burglar Episode
A burglar is prowling the neighborhood.
Uncle Jonathan
Foreign relations.
The Car Story
A fast-moving tale.
Christmas Carol
Dickens, by Topper.
Masquerade
Topper rings in the new year.
Second Honeymoon
Mr. & Mrs. Topper spend their anniversary in a haunted inn.
The Socialite
Mrs. Topper butters up the poetry set.
The Surprise Party
As if every day wasn't.
The Decorating Episode
It's always fair weather, if it isn't foul, or something.
Astrology
The stars look down on Topper's workaday world.
Trip to Lisbon
A port in any storm.
The Proposal
Putting this one across is no easy matter.
Katie's Nephew
A juvenile influence on the Kerbys, or the other way around.
The College Reunion
The Kerbys give Topper's old school tie a fillip.
Economy
Batten down the hatches, tight ship.
The Diamond Ring
An insurance company investigator is suspicious of the Kerbys.
Topper Runs for Mayor
His boss is in the enemy camp.
The Painting Episode
A phonybaloney art instructor shows Mrs. Topper the spiritual side of life.
Henrietta Sells the House
The Kerbys will have none of it.
Legacy
What goes up the family tree, must come down eventually...
Topper Goes to Las Vegas
George & Marion even the odds.
Topper Goes West
New Mexico, cattle ranch, bank business.
A Ghostly Joke
The Kerbys play a joke on Cosmo by convincing him he's won $800,000 playing the Irish Sweepstakes.
The Package
The Kerbys do their own mail sorting at the P.O.
Neil Disappears
Of course he does, when he feels like it, but not with a State Department pouch.
The Picnic
Dejeuner sur l'herbe, said the punning health food nut.
The Wedding
It's all arranged by Mrs. Topper.
Preparations for Europe
But are the Toppers ready?
The Boat
Topper is surrounded by card sharks.
Theatrical Episode
Enter Cosmo.
George's Old Flame
She's engaged to a Hollywood star, but is he all he seems?
Cast
Details
Original Title
Topper
Status
Ended
Seasons
2
Episodes
78
Production
CBS
