Working-woman sitcom lead with bite; radio-to-TV success story.
Why it matters
Episode guide
130 episodes across 4 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
High-school English teacher Connie Brooks spars with blustery principal Osgood Conklin and pines (somewhat) for shy biology teacher Mr. Boynton. Arden's timing made workplace comedy sparkle years before Mary Tyler Moore. It was a top radio property that fully landed on TV.
Network & studio
- CBS — broadcast network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1950s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Working-woman sitcom lead with bite; radio-to-TV success story.
Creators
Al Lewis
Key cast
- Eve Arden as Connie Brooks
- Gale Gordon as Osgood Conklin
- Robert Rockwell as Philip Boynton
- Richard Crenna as Walter Denton
Flash facts
- CBS TV sitcom 1952–1956 after a hit radio series.
- Eve Arden starred as Connie Brooks; Gale Gordon as Principal Conklin.
- Richard Crenna played student Walter Denton before The Real McCoys.
FAQ
What network aired Our Miss Brooks?
Our Miss Brooks is associated with CBS (1952–1956).
Why is Our Miss Brooks in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1950s?
Working-woman sitcom lead with bite; radio-to-TV success story.
Who are the key names behind Our Miss Brooks?
Creators and principals include Al Lewis.
Official & further reading
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