I watched this late at night if I was allowed to sleep in the den on the pull-out bed, a rare privilege. For some reason, very old shows came on late at night: My Little Margie, Love That Bob, Topper. It scared the living shit out of me, with all those hats and gloves flying around by themselves. I never quite got the premise of the show. I read recently that one of the writers was Stephen Sondheim, who must've been like 25 years old.
I used to watch this when I was a kid. At the time, I had no idea that Robert Sterling and Anne Jeffreys were married in real life (and one of the few enduring marriages in Hollywood, along with Leo G. Carroll & his wife, Edith de Silva). I'd forgotten that Kathleen Freeman was in this as well. I saw a recent photo of Anne Jeffreys; you would honestly never believe that she's nearly 88. Still gorgeous.
they have the topper series on amazon.com, I recived my first order of it today, so anyone that wants to see all of the episodes go to amazon, very inexpensive. I watched it faithfully when I was a kid in the 50's, my mom and I both.
This first excerpt was actually a rebroadcast of "George's Old Flame" {7/2/54}, when the series was repeated, for sponsor General Foods [Jell-O], on NBC's Sunday night schedule in the summer of 1956 [7-7:30pm(et)], before "TALES OF THE 77th BENGAL LANCERS" replaced it in the fall. The second is an original opening title, minus the opening sponsor I.D. at 3:12 ["CAMEL... America's most popular cigarette, presents...."].
The closing credits, however, are from a different [syndicated edition] episode, "Topper Goes to Washington" [11/19/54]. You also get to see the rare "A Bernard L. Schubert Presentation" logo at the end; Schubert initially handled the series, but he and partner John W. Loveton eventually went "bankrupt", and the series was passed on to another distributor.
Anne Jeffreys and Robert Sterling were married until he died in 2006. She appeared on General Hospital for many years. Stephen Sondheim wrote some of the episodes of "Topper".
Edith de Silva was in the Birmingham Repertory and acted in a couple of smallish parts on Broadway as "Nancy DeSilva." Good luck trying to find a picture of her.
I loved watching reruns of Topper as a kid. Too bad that it isn't on anymore. Neil was the best!!!!
I loved watching this show as a kid!
This was a great show-loved it as a young kid!
I watched this late at night if I was allowed to sleep in the den on the pull-out bed, a rare privilege. For some reason, very old shows came on late at night: My Little Margie, Love That Bob, Topper. It scared the living shit out of me, with all those hats and gloves flying around by themselves. I never quite got the premise of the show. I read recently that one of the writers was Stephen Sondheim, who must've been like 25 years old.
Loved this show when it was in syndication. The series really deserves an official DVD release.
Everything was better in the old days. It still is if you can find good reruns. That's us. ;)
These actors I miss so much.
I've always love the music coming in when it did, love the theme.
Love that Leo G. Carroll.
I used to watch this when I was a kid. At the time, I had no idea that Robert Sterling and Anne Jeffreys were married in real life (and one of the few enduring marriages in Hollywood, along with Leo G. Carroll & his wife, Edith de Silva). I'd forgotten that Kathleen Freeman was in this as well.
I saw a recent photo of Anne Jeffreys; you would honestly never believe that she's nearly 88. Still gorgeous.
they have the topper series on amazon.com, I recived my first order of it today, so anyone that wants to see all of the episodes go to amazon, very inexpensive. I watched it faithfully when I was a kid in the 50's, my mom and I both.
This first excerpt was actually a rebroadcast of "George's Old Flame" {7/2/54}, when the series was repeated, for sponsor General Foods [Jell-O], on NBC's Sunday night schedule in the summer of 1956 [7-7:30pm(et)], before "TALES OF THE 77th BENGAL LANCERS" replaced it in the fall. The second is an original opening title, minus the opening sponsor I.D. at 3:12 ["CAMEL... America's most popular cigarette, presents...."].
I love topper. They never have any reruns of it. wish they would replace some of the reality shows with topper.
The closing credits, however, are from a different [syndicated edition] episode, "Topper Goes to Washington" [11/19/54]. You also get to see the rare "A Bernard L. Schubert Presentation" logo at the end; Schubert initially handled the series, but he and partner John W. Loveton eventually went "bankrupt", and the series was passed on to another distributor.
Loved the show. Thanks for posting this wonderfil memory.
I wish they would bring back shows like this...I'm tired of the garbage on T.V. now.
Just subscribed. I own Topper on DVD and have been waiting on someone to post some Topper stuff ♥️
The first clip shows the writing credit of later Broadway composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim.
Always loved this show. I saw every episode, I think. I especially enjoyed the funny counterpoint brought by the dog, Neil. Thanks for posting this!
Love Topper
This is probably where they got the idea of that show"Ghost Whisperer"starring Jennifer Love Hewitt from.
Kathleen Freeman is priceless.
Hope you mean the copy- I still LOVE the content!!!
The Kerbys would have loved Jello shots!
just came across this GREAT STUFF!!!!
I'd love to see the Topper Episode - A Christnas Carol.
This used to scare the hell out of me because of all those floating hands and cigarettes and things. I didn't understand it because I was 3 years old.
Anne Jeffreys and Robert Sterling were married until he died in 2006. She appeared on General Hospital for many years.
Stephen Sondheim wrote some of the episodes of "Topper".
Edith de Silva was in the Birmingham Repertory and acted in a couple of smallish parts on Broadway as "Nancy DeSilva." Good luck trying to find a picture of her.
Edith de Silva was Leo G. Carroll's wife
Great Video ! Do you have the Topper Christmas episode ? Season 1 Episode 12
It's on RUclips😊
my last name is topper