The Bob Cummings Show 1955
What is The Bob Cummings Show?
The Bob Cummings Show is an American sitcom that aired during the 1950s. Starring Robert “Bob” Cummings, the series was produced from January 2 1955 until September 15 1959 and is noted as the first television series to debut as a mid‑season replacement.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1955
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 173
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 2, 1955
- Last aired
- Aug 7, 1959
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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The Bob Cummings Show is an American sitcom that aired during the 1950s. Starring Robert “Bob” Cummings, the series was produced from January 2 1955 until September 15 1959 and is noted as the first television series to debut as a mid‑season replacement. The program began with a half‑season run on NBC, moved to CBS for two full seasons, and then returned to NBC for its final two seasons. In the storyline, Cummings portrays Bob Collins, a suave, sophisticated bachelor who works as a photographer in Hollywood, and the series follows his romantic misadventures. After its original run, the show was rerun in daytime slots on ABC and later entered syndication under the title Love That Bob. A related but less successful follow‑up, The New Bob Cummings Show, aired on CBS during the 1961‑62 television season. The series is remembered for its light‑hearted comedy and for establishing Cummings as a television leading man during the era.
Should you watch it?
“A charming Hollywood photographer juggles romance and mischief in 1950s sitcom style.”
- Bob Cummings' charismatic performance
- Classic 1950s sitcom humor
- Pioneered midseason replacement debut
- Period‑specific style may feel dated
Watch it if you enjoy breezy 1950s romantic comedies with a charismatic bachelor lead.
The series is a light, family‑friendly comedy with mild romantic themes suitable for general audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 28 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Calling Doctor Baxter Jan 2, 1955
- E2 Hiring a Receptionist Jan 9, 1955
- E3 It's Later Than You Think Jan 16, 1955
- E4 Chuck Falls for His English Teacher Jan 23, 1955
- E5 Bob Becomes a Genius Jan 30, 1955
- E6 A Date for Margaret Feb 6, 1955
- E7 Bob Gives Up Girls Feb 13, 1955
- E8 Eyes of Texas Feb 20, 1955
- E9 The Girl from France Feb 27, 1955
- E10 Ideal Husband Mar 6, 1955
- E11 The Rival Photographer Mar 13, 1955
- E12 Bachelor Apartment Mar 20, 1955
- E13 Mrs. Montague's Niece Mar 27, 1955
- E14 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Cummings Apr 3, 1955
- E15 Bob to the Rescue Apr 10, 1955
- E16 Air Corps vs. Marriage Apr 17, 1955
- E17 Advice to the Lovelorn Apr 24, 1955
- E18 Choosing Miss Coffee Break May 1, 1955
- E19 Boyfriend for Schultzy May 8, 1955
- E20 Bob Plays Cupid May 15, 1955
- E21 Schultzy's Dream World May 22, 1955
- E22 Uncle Bob-Bob May 29, 1955
- E23 The Silver Tongued Orator Jun 5, 1955
- E24 Bob's Birthday Jun 12, 1955
- E25 The Return of the Wolf Jun 19, 1955
- E26 El Lobo Strikes Again Jun 26, 1955
- E27 Chuck Goes Hollywood Jul 7, 1955
- E28 Bob Glamorizes Schultzy Jul 28, 1955
Season 2 · 37 episodes
- E1 Bob Rescues Mrs. Neimeyer Sep 22, 1955
- E2 Bob Saves the Day Sep 29, 1955
- E3 Bob Meets Fonda's Sister Oct 6, 1955
- E4 Too Many Cooks Oct 13, 1955
- E5 Bob Falls in Love Oct 20, 1955
- E6 Hawaii Calls Oct 27, 1955
- E7 Hawaii Comes Calling Nov 3, 1955
- E8 Hawaii Stays Nov 10, 1955
- E9 Wedding, Wedding, Who's Having a Wedding? Nov 17, 1955
- E10 Bob's One Day to Relax Nov 24, 1955
- E11 Bob Avoids Another Niece Dec 1, 1955
- E12 The Wolf Sitter Dec 8, 1955
- E13 The Christmas Spirit Dec 15, 1955
- E14 Grandpa's Christmas Visit Dec 22, 1955
- E15 The Sheik Dec 29, 1955
- E16 The Letter Jan 5, 1956
- E17 The School Play Jan 12, 1956
- E18 Bob Joins the Drama Group Jan 19, 1956
- E19 The Acid Test Jan 26, 1956
- E20 The Dominant Sex Feb 2, 1956
- E21 Too Many Women Feb 9, 1956
- E22 Snowbound Feb 16, 1956
- E23 Long Live the King Feb 23, 1956
- E24 The Petticoat Derby Mar 1, 1956
- E25 The Fallen Idol Mar 8, 1956
- E26 The Wolf Who Came to Dinner Mar 15, 1956
- E27 Oh Hail To Thee, Oh Alma Mater Mar 22, 1956
- E28 The Petticoat Derby Mar 29, 1956
- E29 The Con Man Apr 5, 1956
- E30 The Trouble with Henry Apr 12, 1956
- E31 The Air Force vs. The Navy Apr 19, 1956
- E32 The Boys Join Up Apr 26, 1956
- E33 The Sergeant Wore Skirts May 10, 1956
- E34 Scramble for Grandpa May 24, 1956
- E35 Masquerade Party May 31, 1956
- E36 Bob the Chaperone Jun 14, 1956
- E37 Margaret Becomes Sadie Thompson Jun 21, 1956
Season 3 · 34 episodes
- E1 Grandpa Meets Zsa Zsa Oct 4, 1956
- E2 Bob Buys a Plane Oct 11, 1956
- E3 Bob Batches It Oct 18, 1956
- E4 The Beautiful Psychologist Oct 25, 1956
- E5 The Boston Mother Returns Nov 1, 1956
- E6 Miss Joplin Arrives Nov 8, 1956
- E7 The Double Date Nov 15, 1956
- E8 Schultzy Says No Nov 22, 1956
- E9 Chuck Buys A Hot Rod Nov 29, 1956
- E10 The Air Force versus Ruthie Dec 6, 1956
- E11 How to Handle Women Dec 13, 1956
- E12 1956-12-13 Dec 27, 1956
- E13 Bob Traps A Wolf Jan 3, 1957
- E14 leven Angry Women Jan 10, 1957
- E15 Bob Gives Pamela the Bird Jan 17, 1957
- E16 The Model's Revolt Jan 24, 1957
- E17 Bob Saves Dr. Chuck Jan 31, 1957
- E18 Bob Becomes Chuck's First Patient Feb 7, 1957
- E19 Bob Tangles With Ruthie Feb 14, 1957
- E20 Bob Picks A College Feb 21, 1957
- E21 Chuck at College Feb 28, 1957
- E22 Bob Clashes With His Landlady Mar 7, 1957
- E23 Bob Meets Schultzy's Cousin Mar 14, 1957
- E24 Bob Meets The Mortons Mar 21, 1957
- E25 Bob Handles The College Boys Mar 28, 1957
- E26 Bob Escapes Schultzy's Trap Apr 4, 1957
- E27 Bob Plays Gigolo Apr 11, 1957
- E28 Bob's Economy Wave Apr 18, 1957
- E29 Bob Meets Miss Sweden Apr 25, 1957
- E30 Bob Enters A Photography Contest May 2, 1957
- E31 Bob Goes Fishing, Gets Caught May 9, 1957
- E32 Bob Calls Kay's Bluff May 16, 1957
- E33 Bob Ages Margaret May 23, 1957
- E34 Bob Gets Out-Uncled Jun 6, 1957
Season 4 · 36 episodes
- E1 Air Force Calls Bob - Grandpa Answers Sep 24, 1957
- E2 Bob Gets Schultzy Into Pictures Oct 3, 1957
- E3 Bob Gets Neighborly Oct 8, 1957
- E4 Bob For Mayor Oct 15, 1957
- E5 Bob Hires A Maid Oct 22, 1957
- E6 Bob Slows Down Oct 29, 1957
- E7 Thanksgiving At Grandpa's Nov 5, 1957
- E8 Bob The Body Builder Nov 12, 1957
- E9 Bob Meets Bill Lear Nov 19, 1957
- E10 Bob Wins The Olympics Dec 3, 1957
- E11 Bob The Gunslinger Dec 10, 1957
- E12 Bob and the New Recptionist Dec 17, 1957
- E13 Bob's Christmas Party Dec 24, 1957
- E14 Bob Gives Psychology Lessons Dec 31, 1957
- E15 Bob and Harvey Go Hunting Jan 7, 1958
- E16 Bob and Harvey Get Ambushed Jan 14, 1958
- E17 Bob, The Gorilla Trainer Jan 21, 1958
- E18 Bob Goes Hillbilly Jan 28, 1958
- E19 Bob Falls For Schultzy Feb 4, 1958
- E20 Bob's Italian Past Feb 11, 1958
- E21 Bob's Italian Past Moves In Feb 18, 1958
- E22 Bob and Automation Feb 25, 1958
- E23 Bob Gives SRO Performance Mar 4, 1958
- E24 Bob Gets Harvey a Raise Mar 11, 1958
- E25 Bob Saves Harvey Mar 18, 1958
- E26 Bob Goes Birdwatching Mar 25, 1958
- E27 Bob Goes To The Moon Apr 1, 1958
- E28 Bob Retrenches Apr 8, 1958
- E29 Bob Sails For Hawaii Apr 22, 1958
- E30 Bob and Schultzy At Sea Apr 29, 1958
- E31 Grandpa Attends The Convention May 6, 1958
- E32 Grandpa's Old Buddy May 13, 1958
- E33 Bob Digs Rock'N'Roll May 27, 1958
- E34 Colonel Goldbrick Jun 3, 1958
- E35 Bob Frees Schultzy For Romance Jun 10, 1958
- E36 Bob's Forgotten Fiancée Jun 17, 1958
Season 5 · 38 episodes
- E1 Bob and Schultzy Reunite Sep 23, 1958
- E2 Bob and The Dumb Blonde Sep 30, 1958
- E3 Bob Helps Anna Maria Oct 7, 1958
- E4 Bob and the Ravishing Realtor Oct 14, 1958
- E5 Bob Restores Male Supremacy Oct 21, 1958
- E6 Bob in Surgery Oct 28, 1958
- E7 Grandpa Clobbers The Air Force Nov 11, 1958
- E8 Bob in Orbit Nov 18, 1958
- E9 Bob Becomes A Stage Uncle Nov 25, 1958
- E10 Bob Butters Beck, Beck Butters Better Dec 2, 1958
- E11 Collins The Crooner Dec 9, 1958
- E12 Bob Judges A Beauty Pageant Dec 16, 1958
- E13 Bob Plays Margaret's Game Dec 23, 1958
- E14 Grandpa Moves West Dec 30, 1958
- E15 Bob's Boyhood Love Image Jan 6, 1959
- E16 Bob The Ideal Boss Jan 13, 1959
- E17 Bob Clashes With Steve Allen Jan 20, 1959
- E18 Bob Versus Linkletter Jan 27, 1959
- E19 Bob Meets Mamie Van Doren Feb 3, 1959
- E20 Bob, The Babysitter Feb 17, 1959
- E21 Bob Seeks A Wife Feb 17, 1959
- E22 Bob Buys a Dog Mar 3, 1959
- E23 Bob, The Matchmaker Mar 10, 1959
- E24 Bob Gets Zodiac-ed Mar 17, 1959
- E25 Bob Goes Western Mar 24, 1959
- E26 Bob Tackles With Engel May 7, 1959
- E27 Bob Goes To Sea May 14, 1959
- E28 Bob And The Ballet May 21, 1959
- E29 Bob And The Ballerina Jun 5, 1959
- E30 Grandpa Strikes Oil Jun 12, 1959
- E31 Grandpa Runs Away Jun 19, 1959
- E32 Bob Helps Martha Jun 26, 1959
- E33 Bob Helps Von Zell Jul 2, 1959
- E34 Bob And The Pediatrician Jul 9, 1959
- E35 Bob Gets Hypnotized Jul 16, 1959
- E36 Bob, The Last Bachelor Jul 23, 1959
- E37 The King Versus The Chorus Girl Jul 30, 1959
- E38 Bob Clashes With Ken Aug 7, 1959
Frequently asked questions
When did the show originally air?
It aired from January 2, 1955 to September 15, 1959.
Who is the main character?
The series follows Bob Collins, a suave bachelor photographer played by Bob Cummings.
Was the show ever known by another title?
Yes, in later reruns it was syndicated under the title Love That Bob.
On which networks did the series broadcast?
It began on NBC, moved to CBS for two seasons, returned to NBC for its final two seasons, and later reran on ABC.
Is there a related series?
A follow‑up series called The New Bob Cummings Show aired on CBS during the 1961‑62 season.