Camp Runamuck (1965)
Synopsis
Camp Runamuck is an American sitcom which aired on NBC during the 1965-1966 television season. The series was created and executive produced by David Swift, and aired for 26 episodes.
Creator
David Swift
Network
NBC
Episodes
Camp Runamuck
The girls at Camp Divine want Commander Wivenhod's bathtub, so they bribe the camp's staff with an endless supply of food in return for the tub.
Rabbits of the World Unite
In order to join a country club, Wivenhoe must agree to appear along with Doc, Spiffy, and Pruette in Camp Divine's version of ""Alice in Wonderland.""
Fraternize
Wivenhoe forbids all contact between Camp Runamuck and Camp Divine, but Doc disobeys in order to help a patient.
I'm in Luv with Your Beautiful Limpid Eyes, But I Can't Marry You Because You're a Cow
The staff buy a cow so they can have meat for dinner, but then can't bring themselves to slaughter her.
Say, You're A Bleeder Aren't You?
Wivenhoe's in bed with a cold; Doc tries to help, but all he causes is trouble, so he leaves the camp.
There Not Making Hurricanes Like They Used To
The camp staff prepares for an impending hurricane—not realizing it is scheduled to strike in India.
Turtle???
The camp's pet turtle dies, much to the dismay of Wivenhoe who hired an expensive photographer to take photos of happy campers for his new brochure.
Slaughter
A rainy day confines the staff to their tents to read, where they daydream about the books they were reading.
Today is Parent's Day
Rain washes out Parent's Day, so Wivenhoe sends the kids to the movies and tries to prevent the staff from playing poker.
Masquerade
In order to pass inspection, the counselors of both camps dress up as the opposite sex to fulfill the necessary quota of counselors.
Spiffy Quits - Part 1
Tired of taking abuse from the rest of the staff, Spiffy packs his bags and leaves. (Part 1 of 2)
Spiffy Quits - Part II
Not wanting to spend his life in an office, Spiffy returns to the camp. (Part 2 of 2)
Soapsuds
The staff of Camp Divine trick the staff of Camp Runamuck into cleaning up their camp; when the boys discover the trick, they wreck Camp Divine.
The New Swimming Pool
Because of a local water shortage the staff must find another way to fill their newly constructed swimming pool.
Wivenhoe's New Car
Wivenhoe relunctantly agrees to take accident-prone Norton home on his way to pick up his new car.
Tomboy
Tomboy Muaren Sullivan would rather stay at the boys' camp, until Spiffy finds a way to discourage her.
Look Out, Here Comes Arnie
Wivenhoe hires America's top camper to make his counselors the best in the country, but they are dismayed by his petty tyranny.
Diet
The staff goes on a diet to get into shape, but soon wish they hadn't.
Air Conditioner
During a heat wave, Pruett's mother send him an air conditioner, leading to fights amongst the staff.
Food Poisoning
Practical jokes on the Camp Divine staff backfire when Spiffy believes he has eaten poisonous mushrooms.
Building
The girls once again trick the boys into doing their work for them, this time building a cottage.
Termites
The camp is infested with termites, so Spiffy and Caprice proceed to get rid of them.
Peace
Spiffy has a vision of peace so he convinces the staff to offer tokens of friendship to the girls.
Malden Falls in Love
Malden falls in love with a fortune-hunting woman, so he passes himself off as the commander of the camp.
Senior Citizens
Wivenhoe opens up the camp to senior citizens for three weeks, only to learn a freeway is to be built through the camp.
Commander for a Day
Wivenhoe makes a camper the commander for a day, but regrets it when he and the staff are locked in a cage.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Camp Runamuck
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
26
Production
Screen Gems Television, Runamuck Productions
