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The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

The Big Question (Season 2, Episode 14)
TV-Y7
TV Episode | 26 min | Comedy, Family

Mr. Pomfritt assigns an essay addressing a big question: "Whither are we drifting?" Dobie and Maynard mull the question and their uncertain futures in an atypical episode that is more thoughtful than humorous.
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Director
Writers
Max Shulman (written by) (created by) | Joel Kane (written by) | Kenneth L. Evans (story editor)
Producer
Composer
Cinematographer
Editor
Johnny Ehrin (as John Ehrin)
Status
Edit Released
Updated Jan 24, 1961

Release date
Jan 24, 1961 (United States)
Awards
Series awards
1 nomination

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Cast

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6 cast members
Name Known for
Dwayne Hickman
Dobie Gillis Dobie Gillis   See fewer
Bob Denver
Maynard G. Krebs Maynard G. Krebs   See fewer
William Schallert
Mr. Leander Pomfritt Mr. Leander Pomfritt   See fewer
Mary-Robin Redd
Betty Jean Millhausen Betty Jean Millhausen   See fewer
Harry Swoger
Officer Dugan Officer Dugan   See fewer
William Kinney
Student / Snack Shop Clerk (uncredited) Student / Snack Shop Clerk (uncredited)   See fewer
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