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My Living Doll
My Living Doll is an American science-fiction sitcom starring Bob Cummings and Julie Newmar. The series was aired on CBS from September 27, 1964, to March 17, 1965. It was produced by Jack Chertok and filmed at Desilu studios by Jack Chertok Television Productions, in association with the CBS Television Network.
U.S. Air Force psychiatrist Dr. Bob McDonald discovers his colleague, scientist Dr. Carl Miller, has built a prototype android as part of a top-secret research project when the lifelike android — a sexy, Amazonian female termed AF-709 — wanders from Miller's lab. Because McDonald is the only one with knowledge of the android, Miller entrusts him with the robot when he is suddenly transferred to Pakistan on assignment for a few months. Bob is initially reluctant, but soon sees the android as an opportunity to create what he defines as "the perfect woman:" one who "does what she's told" and "doesn't talk back."
Under the guise that the android is Miller's niece Rhoda, Bob attempts to educate Rhoda to be "the perfect woman" while she attempts to learn how human society works. Bob strives to keep her identity a secret, especially from his sister Irene — who moves in with the two as a chaperone — and his friend and colleague Peter Robinson, who fancies himself a "ladies' man" and chases after Rhoda. As the series develops, Rhoda begins showing (or at least emulating) rudimentary emotions as the series progresses. For example, in the episode "The Kleptomaniac", she displays a childlike, playful attitude. At one point McDonald notices this and utters, "What a goofy robot!", to which Rhoda replies, beaming, "The goofiest!" At the conclusion of this episode, Rhoda giggles without prompting after pulling a plot-resolving prank on another character. Another episode, "The Pool Shark", has Rhoda displaying apparent enjoyment in playing pool. The series does not explore whether these are truly learned behaviors or the result of programming, or if, within the fantasy context of the series, Rhoda is truly learning human emotion.
Near the end of the season, Bob is suddenly transferred to Pakistan to join Miller (a storyline necessitated by Cummings's abrupt departure), and entrusts Rhoda to Peter. Peter attempts to continue Bob's experiment with the assistance of his housekeeper Mrs. Moffat.
The show was created by Jack Chertok based on the Pygmalion–Galatea myth. The series was unusual in that it was bought by the network without a formal pilot, at the request of CBS's president James T. Aubrey, due to the success of Chertok's series My Favorite Martian. The show was announced in April 1964. Filming began at Desilu Studios in July 1964. Outdoor scenes for the opening episode ("Boy Meets Girl") were filmed at Space Park under the pseudonym of "Space Research Center" (SRC). It was there in Redondo Beach, California that Rhoda was shown wandering off the campus, but was soon found by Dr. McDonald across the street at a drive-in named "Phil's Freeze" in Manhattan Beach.
The series was developed with Julie Newmar in mind for the female lead. CBS had been looking for a vehicle for Newmar for two years, and found this to be the best project for her. Producers originally wanted Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. for the male lead, originally meant to be a "straight" role opposite Newmar. However, CBS also had Bob Cummings under contract, and overruled them to place Cummings in the series.
The New York Times, reviewing the show in September, said it:
...very probably has the makings of a popular novelty hit... with Miss Newmar giving a light and amusing performance as the automated dish, the premise could work out... Bob Cummings, an old hand at chaperoning pretty girls, again is cast in his familiar assignment.
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My Living Doll
My Living Doll is an American science-fiction sitcom starring Bob Cummings and Julie Newmar. The series was aired on CBS from September 27, 1964, to March 17, 1965. It was produced by Jack Chertok and filmed at Desilu studios by Jack Chertok Television Productions, in association with the CBS Television Network.
U.S. Air Force psychiatrist Dr. Bob McDonald discovers his colleague, scientist Dr. Carl Miller, has built a prototype android as part of a top-secret research project when the lifelike android — a sexy, Amazonian female termed AF-709 — wanders from Miller's lab. Because McDonald is the only one with knowledge of the android, Miller entrusts him with the robot when he is suddenly transferred to Pakistan on assignment for a few months. Bob is initially reluctant, but soon sees the android as an opportunity to create what he defines as "the perfect woman:" one who "does what she's told" and "doesn't talk back."
Under the guise that the android is Miller's niece Rhoda, Bob attempts to educate Rhoda to be "the perfect woman" while she attempts to learn how human society works. Bob strives to keep her identity a secret, especially from his sister Irene — who moves in with the two as a chaperone — and his friend and colleague Peter Robinson, who fancies himself a "ladies' man" and chases after Rhoda. As the series develops, Rhoda begins showing (or at least emulating) rudimentary emotions as the series progresses. For example, in the episode "The Kleptomaniac", she displays a childlike, playful attitude. At one point McDonald notices this and utters, "What a goofy robot!", to which Rhoda replies, beaming, "The goofiest!" At the conclusion of this episode, Rhoda giggles without prompting after pulling a plot-resolving prank on another character. Another episode, "The Pool Shark", has Rhoda displaying apparent enjoyment in playing pool. The series does not explore whether these are truly learned behaviors or the result of programming, or if, within the fantasy context of the series, Rhoda is truly learning human emotion.
Near the end of the season, Bob is suddenly transferred to Pakistan to join Miller (a storyline necessitated by Cummings's abrupt departure), and entrusts Rhoda to Peter. Peter attempts to continue Bob's experiment with the assistance of his housekeeper Mrs. Moffat.
The show was created by Jack Chertok based on the Pygmalion–Galatea myth. The series was unusual in that it was bought by the network without a formal pilot, at the request of CBS's president James T. Aubrey, due to the success of Chertok's series My Favorite Martian. The show was announced in April 1964. Filming began at Desilu Studios in July 1964. Outdoor scenes for the opening episode ("Boy Meets Girl") were filmed at Space Park under the pseudonym of "Space Research Center" (SRC). It was there in Redondo Beach, California that Rhoda was shown wandering off the campus, but was soon found by Dr. McDonald across the street at a drive-in named "Phil's Freeze" in Manhattan Beach.
The series was developed with Julie Newmar in mind for the female lead. CBS had been looking for a vehicle for Newmar for two years, and found this to be the best project for her. Producers originally wanted Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. for the male lead, originally meant to be a "straight" role opposite Newmar. However, CBS also had Bob Cummings under contract, and overruled them to place Cummings in the series.
The New York Times, reviewing the show in September, said it:
...very probably has the makings of a popular novelty hit... with Miss Newmar giving a light and amusing performance as the automated dish, the premise could work out... Bob Cummings, an old hand at chaperoning pretty girls, again is cast in his familiar assignment.
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