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The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

How to Cheat an Honest Man (Season 3, Episode 33)
TV-Y7
TV Episode | 26 min | Comedy, Family

Dobie is torn between two girls on opposite ends of the spectrum. Dobie, using a scam as always, is trying to convince current girlfriend Mona Monaghan that he shouldn't go out with her tonight since she should study for a Latin exam she ...See moreDobie is torn between two girls on opposite ends of the spectrum. Dobie, using a scam as always, is trying to convince current girlfriend Mona Monaghan that he shouldn't go out with her tonight since she should study for a Latin exam she has the next day, while in reality he can't take her out since he has no money. She counters that she doesn't need to study since she's going to cheat, for which Dobie chastises her, still solely trying to get out of having to take her out. Overhearing this encounter is Eloise McInerney, a girl who Dobie has known since they were children but who he always thought unattainable. Eloise is a straight arrow who believes in unadulterated honesty, and this encounter shows her that Dobie is an honest fellow unlike what she previously believed. However, when she learns that Dobie's father is using a scam to get out from paying a $10 parking ticket, she figures that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. To get Eloise's fleeting affections back, Dobie has to prove to her that his father is going to pay the parking ticket, that proof being the payment receipt. But getting Dobie's father to pay the fine and getting the parking violations clerk to accept the money aren't as easy as Dobie believes. And if Eloise won't have him, Dobie convincing Mona that he has larceny in his heart is also easier said than done. Written by Huggo See less
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Director
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Lester Pine (teleplay) (as Les Pine) | Joel Kane (teleplay) | Rod Amateau (story) | Max Shulman (created by)
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Updated May 29, 1962

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May 29, 1962 (United States)
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10 cast members
Name Known for
Dwayne Hickman
Dobie Gillis Dobie Gillis   See fewer
Frank Faylen
Herbert T. Gillis Herbert T. Gillis   See fewer
Bob Denver
Maynard G. Krebs Maynard G. Krebs   See fewer
Diane Jergens
Eloise McInerney Eloise McInerney   See fewer
Herbert Ellis
Charlie Mulcahey (as Herb Ellis) Charlie Mulcahey (as Herb Ellis)   See fewer
Wallace Rooney
Police Chief Police Chief   See fewer
Nesdon Booth
Police Officer Gogerty Police Officer Gogerty   See fewer
Doreen McLean
Mrs. Quimby Mrs. Quimby   See fewer
Susan Hart
Mona Monaghan Mona Monaghan   See fewer
William Kinney
Man at Police Station (uncredited) Man at Police Station (uncredited)   See fewer
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