The World of Mr. Sweeney
The World of Mr. Sweeney is an American sitcom that aired on NBC in primetime and daytime.[1] The series first aired live in primetime from June 30 to August 20, 1954, four nights a week from Tuesday to Friday, and from October 1954 to December 1955 five days a week in daytime. A total of 345 episodes were produced. The series began as a segment on The Kate Smith Evening Hour.[2]
| The World of Mr. Sweeney | |
|---|---|
 Ruggles as Mr. Sweeney and his grandson, Kippy, played by Glenn Walken, at the general store. | |
| Starring | Charlie Ruggles |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 345 |
| Release | |
| Original network | NBC |
| Original release | June 30, 1954 – December 1955 |
Plot
The series focused on Cicero P. Sweeney, the owner of a small town general store, who always provided advice to his customers.[3] Sweeney's grown daughter, Marge Franklin, and her young son, Kippy, lived with him. Stories revolved around members of the community and Sweeney's solutions to their problems.
Cast
- Charlie Ruggles as Cicero P. Sweeney
- Glenn Walken as Kippy Franklin
- Helen Wagner as Marge Franklin
References
- Hyatt, Wesley (1997). The Encyclopedia of Daytime Television. Watson-Guptill Publications. p. 473. ISBN 978-0823083152. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
- The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946–Present. Ballantine Books. 2003. p. 1325. ISBN 0-345-45542-8.
- Schemering, Christopher (1987). The Soap Opera Encyclopedia (2nd ed.). Ballantine Books. p. 240. ISBN 0-345-35344-7.
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