Topper

2 Seasons 1953 - 1955 TV-PG 30m 8.3

This series was about a somewhat grumpy and uptight banker, Cosmo Topper, and the ghosts which only he could see or hear, George and Marion Kerby. The Kerbys would often try to get Cosmo to loosen up and enjoy life, but more often they...

This series was about a somewhat grumpy and uptight banker, Cosmo Topper, and the ghosts which only he could see or hear, George and Marion Kerby. The Kerbys would often try to get Cosmo to loosen up and enjoy life, but more often they would complicate it.

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Episodes:

Episode 2 The Movers

2. The Movers

Aired: Oct 15, 1953

The Toppers move into their new home with a little help from George and Marion.

Episode 3 Hiring the Maid

3. Hiring the Maid

Aired: Oct 22, 1953

The Toppers old maid had quit and Henrietta places an ad for a new one. Georg...

Episode 4 The Hypnotist

4. The Hypnotist

Aired: Oct 29, 1953

An old school chum proves irksome and gets treatment.

Episode 5 Reducing

5. Reducing

Aired: Nov 5, 1953

George becomes jealous after his wife, Marian, develops a crush on Topper's n...

Episode 6 The Spinster

6. The Spinster

Aired: Nov 12, 1953

Henrietta's friend Thelma Gibney, a spinster, is dating an insurance salesman...

Episode 8 The Kid

8. The Kid

Aired: Nov 26, 1953

The Kerbys use their ghostly wiles on an obnoxious child that Topper wants to...

Episode 9 Burglar

9. Burglar

Aired: Dec 3, 1953

George is determined to catch a neighborhood thief known as The Phantom Burglar.

Episode 10 Uncle Jonathan

10. Uncle Jonathan

Aired: Dec 10, 1953

A suspicious looking uncle comes to the Toppers in search of the Kerbys. The ...

Episode 11 The Car Story

11. The Car Story

Aired: Dec 17, 1953

The Kerbys want Cosmo to get a sports car for Henrietta's birthday.

Episode 12 Christmas Carol

12. Christmas Carol

Aired: Dec 24, 1953

Henrietta reads a Christmas Carol to Topper and their guests. Topper falls as...

Episode 13 Masquerade

13. Masquerade

Aired: Dec 31, 1953

To celebrate the new year Mrs Henrietta Topper, the wife of Cosmo Topper wish...

Episode 14 Second Honeymoon

14. Second Honeymoon

Aired: Jan 7, 1954

Cosmo and Henrietta celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary by spending the ...

Episode 15 The Socialite

15. The Socialite

Aired: Jan 14, 1954

Cosmo is unhappy about having to accommodate a pair of boring guests, so the ...

Episode 16 The Surprise Party

16. The Surprise Party

Aired: Jan 21, 1954

Henrietta's friend Thelma has been seeing one Dr. Lang socially. To bring the...

Episode 17 Decorating

17. Decorating

Aired: Jan 28, 1954

When the ghosts rearrange a window display and the result draws a crowd, the ...

Episode 18 Astrology

18. Astrology

Aired: Feb 4, 1954

After seeing an astrologist, Katie is convinced the astrological charts indic...

Episode 19 Trip to Lisbon

19. Trip to Lisbon

Aired: Feb 11, 1954

Topper goes on an ordinary business trip, but because of the language used, t...

Episode 20 The Proposal

20. The Proposal

Aired: Feb 18, 1954

Angry with George because he hasn't noticed her new hat, Marion Kerby suddenl...

Episode 21 Katie's Nephew

21. Katie's Nephew

Aired: Feb 25, 1954

A juvenile influence on the Kerbys, or the other way around.

Episode 23 Economy

23. Economy

Aired: Mar 11, 1954

Cosmo wants to economize on home expenses. Henrietta and the Kerbys agree. Ho...

Episode 24 The Diamond Ring

24. The Diamond Ring

Aired: Mar 18, 1954

An insurance company investigator is suspicious of the Kerbys.

Episode 26 The Painting

26. The Painting

Aired: Apr 1, 1954

Henrietta and Marion take up painting as a hobby, but after Cosmo and George ...

Episode 28 Legacy

28. Legacy

Aired: Apr 15, 1954

George and Marian's grandfather Augustus Kerby dies, leaving them a million d...

Episode 30 Topper Goes West

30. Topper Goes West

Aired: Apr 30, 1954

After the Kerbys befuddle Van Horn, an efficency expert, Topper's boss sends ...

Episode 31 Sweepstakes

31. Sweepstakes

Aired: May 7, 1954

The Kerbys play a joke on Cosmo by making him believe he's won $800,000 playi...

Episode 32 The Package

32. The Package

Aired: May 14, 1954

When a package for the Kerbys arrives at the Toppers' house, Henrietta sends ...

Episode 33 Neil Disappears

33. Neil Disappears

Aired: May 21, 1954

Of course he does, when he feels like it, but not with a State Department pouch.

Episode 34 The Picnic

34. The Picnic

Aired: May 28, 1954

Henrietta's know-it-all, sportsman cousin comes to visit. The Kerby's talk To...

Episode 37 The Boat

37. The Boat

Aired: Jun 18, 1954

Topper is surrounded by card sharks.

Episode 39 George's Old Flame

39. George's Old Flame

Aired: Jul 2, 1954

Marion makes overtures about being Topper's secretary. He rings for Miss Ersk...

Info about Topper

Current Status: Ended

Network: CBS

Production Country: United States

Genres: Comedy, Fantasy