The Joey Bishop Show

The Joey Bishop Show (1961-1965)

EndedScripted showComedy

Joey Bishop stars as New York talk show host, Joey Barnes, in this witty, smartly-written sitcom.

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Scheduleevery Sunday at 21:30 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S04E26Joey Discovers Jackie ClarkMar 30, 1965
S04E25What'll You Have?Mar 23, 1965
S04E24Joey, the Star MakerMar 16, 1965
S04E23Larry's HabitMar 9, 1965
S04E22Never Put It in WrittingMar 2, 1965
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Joey Bishop Show' premiere?

'The Joey Bishop Show' premiered on September 20, 1961.

Who was the creator of 'The Joey Bishop Show'?

Danny Thomas and Louis F. Edelman were the creators of 'The Joey Bishop Show'.

Who played the lead character in 'The Joey Bishop Show'?

Joey Bishop played the lead character, Joey Barnes, in 'The Joey Bishop Show'.

What was the genre of 'The Joey Bishop Show'?

'The Joey Bishop Show' was a sitcom.

Who portrayed Joey Barnes' wife in the show?

Abby Dalton portrayed Joey Barnes' wife, Ellie Barnes, in 'The Joey Bishop Show'.

What was the premise of 'The Joey Bishop Show'?

'The Joey Bishop Show' followed the life of Joey Barnes, a talk show host, and his interactions with his family and colleagues.

Which network aired 'The Joey Bishop Show'?

'The Joey Bishop Show' aired on NBC.

Who played Joey Barnes' brother-in-law in the show?

Joe Besser played Joey Barnes' brother-in-law, Frank, in 'The Joey Bishop Show'.

How many episodes did 'The Joey Bishop Show' have?

'The Joey Bishop Show' had a total of 61 episodes.

Which famous actress made a guest appearance in 'The Joey Bishop Show'?

Lucille Ball made a guest appearance in 'The Joey Bishop Show'.

What was the time slot for 'The Joey Bishop Show'?

'The Joey Bishop Show' aired on Wednesdays at 9:00 PM.

Who was the producer of 'The Joey Bishop Show'?

Danny Thomas Productions produced 'The Joey Bishop Show'.

Which other famous comedian appeared as a guest on 'The Joey Bishop Show'?

Bob Hope appeared as a guest on 'The Joey Bishop Show'.

Did 'The Joey Bishop Show' receive any awards?

Yes, 'The Joey Bishop Show' was nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards.

Who composed the theme music for 'The Joey Bishop Show'?

Johnny Williams composed the theme music for 'The Joey Bishop Show'.

What was the running time of each episode of 'The Joey Bishop Show'?

Each episode of 'The Joey Bishop Show' had a running time of approximately 30 minutes.

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