---
title: "House Calls"
year: 1979
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/house-calls-1979"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 9935
imdb_id: null
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 3
episodes_count: 59
runtime_minutes: 30
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# House Calls (1979) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/house-calls-1979

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

House Calls is a television series first released in 1979. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by CBS. Current status: Ended. Spans 3 seasons and 59 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Surgeon Charley and administrator Ann navigate romance and hospital workplace conflicts."

### Why Watch
- Based on the 1978 feature film
- Focuses on workplace relationship dynamics

### Caveats & Content Note
- Romantic involvement often puts them at odds
- Tone & Suitability: This is a comedy series featuring workplace and romantic situations.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, workplace, romantic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/house-calls-1979#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Julius J. Epstein, Max Shulman
- **Networks / Studios**: CBS

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Wayne Rogers** as *Charley Michaels*
- **Lynn Redgrave** as *Ann Anderson*
- **Ray Buktenica** as *Normon Solomon*
- **David Wayne** as *Amos Weatherby*
- **Sharon Gless** as *Jane Jeffries*
- **Candice Azzara**
- **June Allyson**
- **Dennis Howard**
- **Lew Brown** as *Al Carver*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of House Calls?
It follows the romantic and workplace conflicts between a surgeon and the hospital administrative assistant.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
Surgeon Charley Michaels and administrative assistant Ann Anderson.

### Q: Where does the show take place?
Kensington General Hospital in San Francisco.

### Q: Is the show related to a movie?
Yes, it is based upon the 1978 feature film of the same name.

### Q: What is Charley Michaels' profession?
He is a surgeon at Kensington General Hospital.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [House Calls — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/9935)
- [House Calls (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_Calls_(TV_series))
- [House Calls (1979) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/83174-house-calls/prehled/)
- [House Calls (1979 - 1982) - další díly](https://www.sms.cz/serial/house-calls/serie)
- [House Calls (1978) film • Filmožrouti.cz](https://www.filmozrout.cz/film/32128-house-calls/)

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