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The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

The Hunger Strike (Season 1, Episode 17)
TV-Y7
TV Episode | 26 min | Comedy, Family

Inspired by a poem and the prospect of winning Thalia's heart, Dobie embarks on a hunger strike, evoking from his family and friends admiration, worry and even wrath.
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Director
Writers
Ben Starr (teleplay) (story) | R.S. Allen (teleplay) (as Ray Allen) | Max Shulman (created by) | Kenneth L. Evans (story editor)
Producer
Composer
Cinematographer
Editor
Johnny Ehrin (as John Ehrin)
Status
Edit Released
Updated Jan 26, 1960

Release date
Jan 26, 1960 (United States)
Awards
Series awards
1 nomination

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Cast

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11 cast members
Name Known for
Dwayne Hickman
Dobie Gillis Dobie Gillis   See fewer
Frank Faylen
Herbert T. Gillis Herbert T. Gillis   See fewer
Florida Friebus
Winifred Gillis Winifred Gillis   See fewer
Bob Denver
Maynard G. Krebs Maynard G. Krebs   See fewer
Tuesday Weld
Thalia Menninger Thalia Menninger   See fewer
Steve Franken
Chatsworth Osborne, Jr. (as Stephen Franken) Chatsworth Osborne, Jr. (as Stephen Franken)   See fewer
Marlo Thomas
Frank's Girlfriend (as Margaret Thomas) Frank's Girlfriend (as Margaret Thomas)   See fewer
Deon Robb
Herm's Girlfriend Herm's Girlfriend   See fewer
William Kinney
Ice Cream Parlor Patron (uncredited) Ice Cream Parlor Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
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