

Date with the Angels
Date with the Angels is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from May 10, 1957 to January 29, 1958. The series, which stars Betty White and Bill Williams, began as a late season replacement for The Ray Anthony Show for the same sponsor, Chrysler's Plymouth division. Tom Kennedy was the show's announcer and spokesman for Plymouth.
Cast
Seasons & Episodes
E1Vickie Goes to a Party
May 10, 1957
E2Mother By Proxy
May 17, 1957
E3High Fever
May 24, 1957
Gus is running a fever, but the only doctor Vicki can get to make a housecall is a pediatrician.
E4The Wheel
May 31, 1957
E5Title Unknown
Jun 7, 1957
When the city plans to remove an oak tree in front of the Angels' house, Vickie starts a petition to save it.
E6The Feud
Jun 14, 1957
Vicki and Gus attempt to settle a dispute between feuding neighbors.
E7Shall We Dance?
Jun 21, 1957
Eccentric neighbour Mr. Finlay introduces modern dance to the neighbourhood—which will never be the same.
E8Little White Lie
Jun 28, 1957
E9Title Unknown
Jul 5, 1957
Vicki goes to a department store to buy a gift for Gus and is unexpectedly asked to fill in as a sales clerk for a day. Gus is none to happy when he finds her on the job since he does not want his wife working.
E10The Blue Tie
Jul 12, 1957
Despite Gus's disapproval, Vicki reluctantly fills in as a bridal consultant at the department store.
E11Heartburn
Jul 19, 1957
So much for Vickie's birthday present. Gus had planned to surprise her with a trip to San Francisco. Not knowing this, Vickie loaned their luggage to a friend and agreed to dog sit for them over the weekend.
E12Surprise
Jul 26, 1957
Gus rashly plans a surprise birthday party for Vicki.
E13Pike's Pique
Aug 2, 1957
This episode features a missing trained dog, a nutty fortune teller, and an atmospheric oceanfront carnival.
E14The Tree in the Driveway
Aug 9, 1957
When the city plans to remove an oak tree in front of the Angels' house, Vickie starts a petition to save it.
E15Title Unknown
Aug 16, 1957
E16Title Unknown
Aug 23, 1957
E17Title Unknown
Aug 30, 1957
E18Return of the Wheel
Sep 6, 1957
Vicki's destructive nephew Wheeler pays a return visit.
E19The Gorilla
Sep 13, 1957
Practical jokes escalate among Gus and his co-workers.
E20Everybody's Baby
Sep 20, 1957
E21Catered Party
Sep 27, 1957
Gus is hosting a backyard party for his clients, and Vicki is worried that their earthy hired maid may upset the stuffy guests.
E22The Convention
Oct 4, 1957
E23Night School
Oct 11, 1957
E24Title Unknown
Oct 18, 1957
E25Star Struck
Oct 25, 1957
Vicki spots Liberace dining at the Brown Derby while the Angels are there, but Bill doesn't believe her. Then Dennis Day shows up at their house to make matters worse.
E26Diana
Nov 1, 1957
E27Nobody's Father
Nov 8, 1957
E28No Risk Policy
Nov 15, 1957
E29The Burglar
Nov 22, 1957
When a burglar breaks into the Angels' home, no one believes Vickie's version of events.
E30The Chateau
Nov 29, 1957
E31Chip Off the Old Block
Dec 6, 1957
E32White Lies
E33What An Opportunity
Jan 29, 1958
E34Wheeler at the Cabin
Jan 1, 1958
E35The Train
Jan 8, 1958
It's the men against the women when a casual remark sparks a fight on a cross-country train ride between the Angels and the Clemsons.
E36Double Trouble
Jan 15, 1958
While on vacation, the Angels stay at a hotel where a a lounge singer who looks and sounds exactly like Vickie has a fight with her gangster-type boyfriend.
E37Silverstone
Vicki's nepher Wheeler visits, and against their better judgement, the Angels arrange a date with the daughter of a prospective client.
E38Christmas Story
The elderly Santa hired by Roger Finley believes he can give away all the department store's toys.
E39Francis Goes to School
Jan 22, 1958
E1Return of the Wheel
Sep 6, 1957
Vickie's destructive but heartbroken nephew Wheeler returns, sent to California to get over a girl. Naturally, Vickie tries to fix him up with a new gal in the neighborhood.
E2The Gorilla
Sep 13, 1957
The Angels return from vacation to find a big (stuffed) gorilla in their living room. Gus decides to up the ante on his practical joking friends by hiring a famous showbiz gorilla impersonator.
E3Everybody's Baby
Sep 20, 1957
George and Wilma are expecting and everyone at the office gets involved, including the Angels.
E4Catered Party
Sep 27, 1957
Vicki is in a tizzy over the Hawaiian luau they're throwing for some of Gus' stuffy, rich clients. She panics when she gets stuck with a caterer who thinks she's a stand-up comedian, and weird old Mr. Findlay invites himself and conducts a hoedown.
E5The Convention
Oct 4, 1957
E6Night School
Oct 11, 1957
E7Star Struck
Oct 25, 1957
Vickie says Liberace said hello to her when they were at the Brown Derby, but since Bill missed it, he thinks she made up the story. Later, Dennis Day shows up at their house to use the phone when his car breaks down outside. He entertains Vickie with "Blue Suede Shoes" and sings a duet with her. No one believes that story at all...until she gets a letter and record from him in the mail.
E8Diane
Nov 1, 1957
Gus runs into an ex-girlfriend and brings her home to meet Vicki. The two trade old stories and memories while Vicki's unhappiness escalates.
E9Nobody's Father
Nov 8, 1957
E10No-Risk Policy
Nov 15, 1957
E11The Burglar
Nov 22, 1957
When a burglar breaks into the Angels' home, no one believes Vickie's version of events.
E12The Chateau
Nov 29, 1957
E13Chip Off the Old Block
Dec 6, 1957
The Murphys' boy Emmett comes home to visit after two years away in the military. Vickie and Gus are surprised because the young man is nothing like the rough-neck he-man lout that Murph always described. Emmett's an even-tempered flute player in the military band with a talent for art and Murph can't stand it. Dad is finally pleased when he learns why his son has been acting like a gentleman.
E14Santa's Helper
Dec 13, 1957
Over his son's objections, old Mr. Finley get a job at Martindale's Department Store playing Santa Claus. He's a hit because he's giving away the store's toys to all the kids who sit on his lap. His "Scrooge" of a boss, kid-hating Mr. Wallace, softens up after being shown gratitude by one of the children
E15Cousin Herbie
Dec 20, 1957
E16A Day at the Track
Dec 27, 1957
Vickie gets under the skin of the horse owner who invites her and Gus to the race track. He chooses his wagers after serious consideration of the horses' track records, while Vickie makes her bets based on whatever name strikes her fancy. She keeps winning and her host loses every time.
E17Wheeler at the Cabin
Jan 1, 1958
E18The Train
Jan 8, 1958
The Angels and Clemsons engage in a battle of the sexes on business trip to San Francisco. The husbands go gaga over a couple of attractive sisters aboard the train. Vickie and Dottie are not impressed by the behavior of their two fawning schoolboys.
E19Double Trouble
Jan 15, 1958
While on vacation, the Angels stay at a hotel where a a lounge singer who looks and sounds exactly like Vickie has a fight with her gangster-type boyfriend.
E20Francis Goes to School
Jan 22, 1958
The Angels' elderly neighbor Mr. Finley wants to stay with them because his son is trying to train a stray dog. It turns out other neighbors, the Murphys, are looking for their missing canine.
E21What an Opportunity
Jan 29, 1958
Storyline
Date with the Angels is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from May 10, 1957 to January 29, 1958. The series, which stars Betty White and Bill Williams, began as a late season replacement for The Ray Anthony Show for the same sponsor, Chrysler's Plymouth division. Tom Kennedy was the show's announcer and spokesman for Plymouth.
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