December Bride 1954
★ 6.3/10 · 4 votes Comedy 5 seasons · 157 eps Ended
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What is December Bride?
"December Bride" is an American sitcom. The series aired on the CBS television network.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1954
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 157
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 4, 1954
- Last aired
- May 7, 1959
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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"December Bride" is an American sitcom. The series aired on the CBS television network. It was adapted from an earlier series that aired on the CBS radio network. The radio series began in June 1952 and ended in September 1953. The television adaptation followed, airing on the CBS television network.
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“A widowed mother lives with her daughter and son-in-law in this classic American situation comedy.”
Reasons to watch
- historical significance
- television adaptation of a radio series
Keep in mind
- older production values
Watch it if you enjoy classic television sitcoms from the mid-1950s.
The series reflects the standard comedic tone and social conventions of mid-century American network television.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 34 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Lily Ruskin Arrives Oct 4, 1954
- E2 Lily is Bored Oct 11, 1954
- E3 The Chinese Dinner Oct 18, 1954
- E4 The Accident Oct 25, 1954
- E5 The Veterinarian Nov 1, 1954
- E6 My Soldier Nov 8, 1954
- E7 Grunion Hunting Nov 15, 1954
- E8 Lily's Mother-in-Law Nov 22, 1954
- E9 Lily Hires a Maid Nov 29, 1954
- E10 The Gigolo Dec 6, 1954
- E11 The Rich Man Dec 13, 1954
- E12 The Christmas Show Dec 20, 1954
- E13 The Luau Dec 27, 1954
- E14 Lily Wants to Pay Her Way Jan 3, 1955
- E15 Lily the Artist Jan 10, 1955
- E16 The Grandfather Clock Jan 17, 1955
- E17 The Sentimentalist Jan 24, 1955
- E18 The Uranium Show Jan 31, 1955
- E19 The Insurance Show Feb 7, 1955
- E20 Surprise Party Feb 14, 1955
- E21 Jealousy Feb 21, 1955
- E22 Wedding Preparations Feb 28, 1955
- E23 The Breakup Mar 7, 1955
- E24 Mexico Mar 14, 1955
- E25 Lily's Niece Mar 21, 1955
- E26 Matt Cooks Mar 28, 1955
- E27 Theater Tickets Apr 4, 1955
- E28 Psychiatrist Apr 11, 1955
- E29 Gossip Apr 18, 1955
- E30 Matt's Mustache Apr 25, 1955
- E31 The Line-Up May 2, 1955
- E32 The Other Couple May 9, 1955
- E33 Lily's Song May 16, 1955
- E34 Chicken Salad May 23, 1955
Season 2 · 31 episodes
- E1 The Boxing Show Oct 3, 1955
- E2 The Pizza Show Oct 10, 1955
- E3 Lily and the Wolf Oct 17, 1955
- E4 Ruth Neglects Matt Oct 24, 1955
- E5 The Shoplifter Oct 31, 1955
- E6 Let Yourself Go Nov 7, 1955
- E7 The Laundromat Show Nov 14, 1955
- E8 Skidrow Nov 21, 1955
- E9 Big Game Hunter Nov 28, 1955
- E10 Family Quarrel Dec 5, 1955
- E11 High Sierras Dec 12, 1955
- E12 Rate Your Mate Dec 26, 1955
- E13 Operation: Coleslaw Jan 2, 1956
- E14 The Trailer Show Jan 9, 1956
- E15 Matt's Movie Career Jan 16, 1956
- E16 The Rudy Vallee Show Jan 23, 1956
- E17 The Texas Show (1) Jan 30, 1956
- E18 The Texas Show (2) Feb 6, 1956
- E19 The Texas Show (3) Feb 13, 1956
- E20 Sunken Den Feb 20, 1956
- E21 The Wrestler Feb 27, 1956
- E22 Ruth Gets a Job Mar 12, 1956
- E23 Handcuffs Mar 19, 1956
- E24 Pete's Brother-in-Law Mar 26, 1956
- E25 Lily in a Gas Station Apr 2, 1956
- E26 Ruth's Haircut Apr 9, 1956
- E27 Jaywalker Apr 16, 1956
- E28 Beauty Pageant Apr 23, 1956
- E29 Lily and the Sailor Apr 30, 1956
- E30 Lily, the Matchmaker May 7, 1956
- E31 Swimming Pool May 14, 1956
Season 3 · 30 episodes
- E1 The Rory Calhoun Show Oct 8, 1956
- E2 The Marjorie Main Show Oct 15, 1956
- E3 House on Blocks Oct 29, 1956
- E4 The Prize Fighter Nov 5, 1956
- E5 Ritzy Neighborhood Nov 12, 1956
- E6 Lily and the Prowler Nov 19, 1956
- E7 The Jockey Nov 26, 1956
- E8 The Decorating Show (a.k.a.) Re-Decorating Dec 3, 1956
- E9 The Indian Show Dec 10, 1956
- E10 Man Town (a.k.a.) Man Hunt Dec 17, 1956
- E11 Football Hero Dec 24, 1956
- E12 New Year's Party Dec 31, 1956
- E13 Royalty Jan 7, 1957
- E14 Chicken Farm Jan 14, 1957
- E15 The Homecoming Show Jan 21, 1957
- E16 The Budget Show Jan 28, 1957
- E17 Study Group Feb 4, 1957
- E18 Mother-in-Law Group (a.k.a.) Mother-in-Law Club Feb 11, 1957
- E19 The Piano Show Feb 18, 1957
- E20 Duck Hunting Feb 25, 1957
- E21 The Engagement Show Mar 4, 1957
- E22 Masquerade Party Mar 11, 1957
- E23 Kissing Booth Mar 18, 1957
- E24 The Hobo Show Mar 25, 1957
- E25 The Englishman Apr 1, 1957
- E26 Do It Yourself Apr 8, 1957
- E27 The Old Man Apr 15, 1957
- E28 Song Plugging Apr 22, 1957
- E29 Mountain Climbing Apr 29, 1957
- E30 Lily-Hilda Fight May 6, 1957
Season 4 · 31 episodes
- E1 Vallee's Protege (a.k.a.) Crashing Hollywood Oct 7, 1957
- E2 Mean Grandfather Oct 14, 1957
- E3 The Golf Lesson Oct 21, 1957
- E4 The Photography Show Nov 4, 1957
- E5 Sports Car Nov 11, 1957
- E6 The Microphone Show Nov 18, 1957
- E7 Matt's Gray Hair Dec 2, 1957
- E8 The Other Woman Dec 9, 1957
- E9 The Butler Show Dec 16, 1957
- E10 Ruth Goes Home to Mother Dec 23, 1957
- E11 Hot Meal Dec 30, 1957
- E12 The Airplane Show Jan 6, 1958
- E13 The Parrot Show Jan 13, 1958
- E14 The Antique Show Jan 20, 1958
- E15 Housemother Jan 27, 1958
- E16 The Muscleman Show Feb 3, 1958
- E17 Contour Chair Feb 10, 1958
- E18 The Fred MacMurray Show Feb 17, 1958
- E19 Baby Rehearsal Feb 24, 1958
- E20 Army Buddy Mar 3, 1958
- E21 The Ed Wynn Show Mar 10, 1958
- E22 The Bouncer Show Mar 17, 1958
- E23 Sleep Teaching Mar 24, 1958
- E24 The Gilbert Roland Show Mar 31, 1958
- E25 Aunt Emily Apr 7, 1958
- E26 The Mickey Rooney Show Apr 14, 1958
- E27 Lily's Birthday Dress Apr 21, 1958
- E28 Wedding Float Apr 28, 1958
- E29 The Capistrano Show May 5, 1958
- E30 Lily on Boat May 12, 1958
- E31 Matt-Pete Fight May 19, 1958
Season 5 · 31 episodes
- E1 The Edgar Bergen Show Oct 2, 1958
- E2 The Alaska Show Oct 9, 1958
- E3 Fenwick Arms Oct 16, 1958
- E4 Bride's Father-in-Law Oct 23, 1958
- E5 The Chimp Show Oct 30, 1958
- E6 Hilda Gets Engaged Nov 6, 1958
- E7 The Zsa Zsa Gabor Show Nov 13, 1958
- E8 Horse Phobia Nov 20, 1958
- E9 Tough Mother-in-Law Nov 27, 1958
- E10 Power Saw Dec 4, 1958
- E11 The Post Office Show Dec 11, 1958
- E12 Car for Christmas Dec 18, 1958
- E13 Child of Nature Dec 25, 1958
- E14 The Beatnik Show Jan 1, 1959
- E15 The Nurse Show Jan 8, 1959
- E16 Pete Has a Baby Jan 15, 1959
- E17 Nurse is Fired Jan 22, 1959
- E18 Lily's Blind Date Jan 29, 1959
- E19 Lily's Advice Column Feb 5, 1959
- E20 The Hi-Fi Show Feb 12, 1959
- E21 The Scotch Show Feb 19, 1959
- E22 The Martian Show Feb 26, 1959
- E23 Lily Babysits Mar 5, 1959
- E24 Ruth the Brain Mar 12, 1959
- E25 Stan Loses His Nerve Mar 19, 1959
- E26 The Texan, Rory Calhoun Mar 26, 1959
- E27 Linda on TV Apr 2, 1959
- E28 Lily Goes Fishing Apr 9, 1959
- E29 Lily Helps Twilly Apr 16, 1959
- E30 Lily, the Example Apr 30, 1959
- E31 Bald Baby May 7, 1959
Frequently asked questions
When did December Bride air on television?
The series aired on the CBS television network from 1954 to 1959.
Was the show based on anything else?
Yes, it was adapted from a CBS radio network series.
How long did the radio version last?
The radio series aired from June 1952 through September 1953.
What network broadcast the show?
The show was broadcast on the CBS network.
What genre is December Bride?
It is an American sitcom.