Translated Hank Ketcham's comic into a durable family sitcom brand.
Why it matters
Episode guide
146 episodes across 4 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
Well-meaning menace Dennis Mitchell terrorizes neighbor Mr. Wilson with earnest disasters. Parents apologize in stereo. Comic-strip energy in living color (later) and black-and-white chaos (earlier).
Network & studio
- CBS — broadcast network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1960s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Translated Hank Ketcham's comic into a durable family sitcom brand.
Creators
Hank Ketcham
Key cast
- Jay North as Dennis Mitchell
- Joseph Kearns as George Wilson
- Gloria Henry as Alice Mitchell
- Herbert Anderson as Henry Mitchell
Flash facts
- CBS sitcom based on Hank Ketcham's comic strip; aired 1959–1963 (4 seasons, 146 episodes).
- Jay North starred as Dennis; Joseph Kearns originated Mr. Wilson.
- Gale Gordon later played John Wilson after Kearns's death.
FAQ
What network aired Dennis the Menace?
Dennis the Menace is associated with CBS (1959–1963).
Why is Dennis the Menace in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1960s?
Translated Hank Ketcham's comic into a durable family sitcom brand.
Who are the key names behind Dennis the Menace?
Creators and principals include Hank Ketcham.
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