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Topper

  • Série télévisée
  • 1953–1955
  • 30min
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Topper (1953)
ComedyFantasy

Ajouter une intrigue dans votre langueUptight, somewhat-grumpy banker Cosmo Topper is the only one who can see or hear ghosts George and Marion Kerby. The Kerbys often try to get Cosmo to loosen up and enjoy life, but more often... Tout lireUptight, somewhat-grumpy banker Cosmo Topper is the only one who can see or hear ghosts George and Marion Kerby. The Kerbys often try to get Cosmo to loosen up and enjoy life, but more often they would complicate it for him.Uptight, somewhat-grumpy banker Cosmo Topper is the only one who can see or hear ghosts George and Marion Kerby. The Kerbys often try to get Cosmo to loosen up and enjoy life, but more often they would complicate it for him.

  • Casting principal
    • Robert Sterling
    • Anne Jeffreys
    • Leo G. Carroll
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  • NOTE IMDb
    8,2/10
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    • Casting principal
      • Robert Sterling
      • Anne Jeffreys
      • Leo G. Carroll
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    • Nommé pour 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 nomination au total

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    Robert Sterling
    Robert Sterling
    • George Kerby
    • 1953–1955
    Anne Jeffreys
    Anne Jeffreys
    • Marion Kerby
    • 1953–1955
    Leo G. Carroll
    Leo G. Carroll
    • Cosmo Topper
    • 1953–1955
    Buck
    • Neil
    • 1953–1955
    Lee Patrick
    Lee Patrick
    • Henrietta Topper…
    • 1953–1955
    Thurston Hall
    Thurston Hall
    • Mr. Schuyler…
    • 1953–1955
    Kathleen Freeman
    Kathleen Freeman
    • Katie
    • 1953–1954
    Edna Skinner
    Edna Skinner
    • Maggie
    • 1953–1955
    Mary Field
    Mary Field
    • Thelma Gibney
    • 1953–1954
    Frank Ferguson
    Frank Ferguson
    • Dr. Lang…
    • 1953–1954
    Benny Rubin
    Benny Rubin
    • Ammed…
    • 1955
    Elvia Allman
    Elvia Allman
    • Elsie Worbel…
    • 1955
    Douglas Wood
    Douglas Wood
    • Sudbury…
    • 1953–1954
    Allen Jenkins
    Allen Jenkins
    • Doolittle…
    • 1955
    James Parnell
    • Deliveryman…
    • 1954–1955
    Rex Evans
    Rex Evans
    • Dillingham…
    • 1954–1955
    Lillian Bronson
    Lillian Bronson
    • Miss Erskine…
    • 1954–1955
    John Eldredge
    John Eldredge
    • Mr. Vance…
    • 1954
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    10Paul-271

    My favorite TV show of all time

    Well, it might have been that I was so young, but I enjoyed this TV show enormously. My guess is that it was because it was so different from typical TV fare of then and even now.

    It relied on word play and clever dialog instead of idiotic situations and slapstick for its kick which is, I suppose, why I enjoyed it as a child. I've grown up to be a writer. For a shock, check out the writing credits for these shows and you'll see a *very* familiar name. I once, a few years ago, caught a re-run as a New Year's Day festival on a local TV channel and can report that it, unlike almost all shows from any era, holds up very well. Highly enjoyable if you can find it.
    Nozz

    Racy

    Thorne Smith wrote a lot of racily humorous books, most of them justly forgotten, but now and then he hit on a worthwhile theme. The Topper books were about how after a short and frivolously wasted life, a young couple returns from the dead to implore a Thurberesque little man to live life to the fullest. Because it's a terribly serious situation that applies to us all, it's a wonderful basis for humor. Oh, and because the young female is safely dead, she can indulge in racier behavior than was often seen on 1950s television.

    The TV remake with Jack Warden was less successful, largely because its Topper was at the pinnacle of the business world and thus less obviously in need of any ectoplasmic helpers.
    8redryan64

    Ghostly Neighbors, Alcoholic Spectral St. Bernard, a lot of Sexual Titilation and Innuendo, Upsetting Dignity and Top Physical Comedy on Sunday Evenings!

    The various adaptations of one particular work invariably invite comparisons. This sort of forces us to bring out our own sense of judgment and to analyze this or that. Some good examples of this phenomenon would be: the various JAMES BOND Films, the multitude of TARZAN Movies and Thorne Smith's TOPPER, which found adaptation on Television as well as the Movies.*

    First of all, let's get this point straight; I haven't read any Topper Stories, nor anything else by author, Mr. Smith. Whatever knowledge that has been gained here is from the filmed versions.

    As I understand it, though, the Thorne Smith Topper stories were sort of farce, bedroom farce of the first magnitude. The racy, "adult" humor of the times was the order of the day. Even consideration of Sex with a Ghost is considered there. But, not to worry; for it was all in good "clean" fun; in contrast to today's super explicit everything. It's all a matter of contrasting two core values of implication vs. specificity, subtlety or the obvious.

    As for the basic premise, the "set-up", if you will; we learn that Mr. And Mrs. Cosmo Topper* are about shopping around for a house to buy to be their new abode. Upon inspecting the house of former owners, George and Marion Kirby. The Kirbys are now deceased, having been killed by either a. an Automobile Accident, or by having been caught in an avalanche in Switzerland, while on a Skiing Vacation trip.

    It was the latter "origin" that was the TV version, and it was referenced often during the series run. One reason for constant reminders of the fatal accidental deaths of the Kerbys claimed another life, a native Swiss named Neal. He came with the Spectral Couple to the U.S., staying with them and displaying great loyalty. For, if you already didn't know, Neal an ectoplasmic form of an alcoholic St. Bernard Mountain Rescue Dog.

    The use of the only sometimes visible St. Bernard was a great source of laughs, mainly of the Sight-Gag variety. A much used recurring happening had a water bowl sized Dry Martini disappearing before our eyes as it was being lapped-up by the invisible Canine. The unseen dog was amplified by the slurping, slobbering of a doggie drinking, very effective.

    The main characters of the show were Cosmo Topper, a stuffy Bank Vice President(Leo G. Carroll), his Wife Henrietta(Lee Patrick,**Effie in Bogey's MALTESE FALCON '41), Bank President Mr. Schuyler (Thurston Hall) and 'Buck' (Neal, St. Bernard). Just about each and every story had complications between the players and some outside influence.

    A couple of favourite episodes of this writer are: the one where Cosmo, who is a temporary amnesia victim, is mistaken for an English Pro Wrestler, 'Lord' or 'Sir' Something or Other. Topper winds up in a "Grudge Match" with 'Blackbeard the Gouger'(Henry Kulky). Another involves Henrietta's entering a breakfast jingle contest for a Cereal called "Original Oats".

    Possibly the most amazing and unsung elements of the "TOPPER Series" was the high level of versatility displayed by the actor with the title character role. Mr. Leo G. Carroll possessed that sort of chameleon-like ability that was also a gift of fellow Brit, Alec Guinness. And that is he had a uncanny skill in being able to play roles of far-flung types, and to lose themselves, being hard to recognize them. Their characterizations are so thorough and varied that they seem to truly be different persons.

    And when you see the physical comedy that Mr. Carroll displays is so natural and matter-of-factly performed that we fail to recognize his mastery in this field. Just watch a show or two and observe any stunt that involves the unseen Ghosts pulling, pushing or otherwise controlling 'Toppy's"* bodily movement. You'll see what I mean.

    One point that is so obvious between then(1950's)and today may be summed up with two (2) words. And they would be "Political Correctness". So much of the humor and situations would seem to be dated and jump out at us saying so,tho unnoticed in its day.

    The most glaring example of the changes in our society lie in the show's sponsor, Camels Cigarettes. Of course cigarette advertising has been verboten ("forgiven" in German, Schultz!)over the Radio & TV for about the last 40 years. But then the cast regulars often did commercials for their sponsor. And the old TOPPER Show featured program closing spots with Anne Jeffreys & Robert Sterling (Mr. & Mrs. Sterling in real life). And they would be reading from a list of various Veteran's Hospitals that Camels were being sent that week, all while puffing away, filling the set with cigarette smoke.

    And it seems like only Yesterday!***

    NOTE: * The 3 movies made for theatrical release and exhibition were TOPPER(1937), TOPPER TAKES A TRIP (1938) and TOPPER RETURNS(1941), all from Hal Roach Productions/UNITED ARTISTS Corporation.

    NOTE: **For whatever reason, Mrs. Topper's name is 'Clara' in the Feature Films and 'Henrietta' on the TV Series.

    NOTE:***A made for TV Movie TOPPER (1979)made and was aired that year, and was a probable "Pilot" for a new series.It starred Kate Jackson & Andrew Stevens(as the Kirbys)and, now get this, JACK WARDEN as Cosmo Topper!!! Well, it's small wonder it failed to materialize as a series!!
    walt-41

    Good Memory

    One of my best childhood memories, a worthy TV incarnation of the movie classic. It's also where I first learned of Leo G. Carroll, Mr. Waverly in "The Man from Uncle"
    possumopossum

    A Forgotten Jewel From Television's Infancy

    I came across a DVD of four episodes from this fifties show for $7.95. I had almost forgotten this show and how I enjoyed it as a kid when it was in syndication for a brief time back in the mid to late sixties. Leo G. Carroll in the title roll is a perfect foil for the fun-loving spirits of George and Marion Kirby. And speaking of spirits, I think Neal was the only alcoholic dog in history. He sure did love his booze. I've heard of dogs liking beer, but I've never known them to put away a whole case after drinking half a canteen full of gin. That was a hoot! (Love 'ya, Neal, you big dumb mutt!!!). It was his fondness of the drink that got George and Marion killed in the first place. I guess some dogs just never learn.

    This show is a forgotten classic, and well worth its weight in gold. You hardly ever see or hear of it any more, and that's too bad. Wish they would put it on Nick at Night or TVLand. Wouldn't mind a few more DVD's either. Great show.

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    • Date de sortie
      • 9 octobre 1953 (États-Unis)
    • Pays d’origine
      • États-Unis
    • Langue
      • Anglais
    • Lieux de tournage
      • Hal Roach Studios - 8822 Washington Blvd., Culver City, Californie, États-Unis
    • Société de production
      • CBS
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      • Black and White
    • Rapport de forme
      • 1.33 : 1

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