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Beach Party (1963) -- An anthropologist studies the wild dating and mating habits of Malibu teenagers. When his research backfires, he goes off with his assistant, a woman closer to his own age.
"The Love Boat" (1977): Season 1: Episode 24 -- Guest stars include Michael Callan,  Annette Funicello,  Morey Amsterdam,  Rose Marie,  Jayne Meadows,  Jack Carter,  Christopher George,  Patti Clifton
Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol (1962) -- Clip: Magoo visits the Cratchits
"The Hollywood Squares" (1965): : -- Featuring Barbara Bain, Charlie Weaver, Eva Gabor, Julie Linsky, Martin Landau, Marty Allen, Morey Amsterdam, Peter Marshall, Rose Marie, Steve Rossi, Tom Hen, and Wally Cox.
Muscle Beach Party (1964) -- Everyone's favorite surfing couple, Frankie and Annette, return for this movie in which the gang finds the beach invaded by the owner of a new gym and his stable of bodybuilders...and a wealthy young contessa who has her sights set on Frankie.

Overview

Date of Birth:
14 December 1908, Chicago, Illinois, USA more
Date of Death:
27 October 1996, Los Angeles, California, USA more
Mini Biography:
Born in Chicago, Morey Amsterdam started in vaudeville at the age of 14... more
Trivia:
Specialized in "Jokes On Any Subject". He'd ask for subjects from the... more
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Awards:
Nominated for Primetime Emmy. more
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Early TV Sex Symbol Dagmar Dead
 (From WENN. 15 October 2001)
US TV Schedule:
Sun. Nov. 1512:00 AMTCM Beach Party  

Filmography

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Actor
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- 1. "Caroline in the City" (1995)   Vic Stansky (1 episode, 1996) 1996 - 6.1 (722)
AKAs:
  • Caroline (USA: promotional abbreviation)
- 2. "Cybill" (1995)   Man in Nursing Home (1 episode, 1995) 1995 - 6.9 (704)
1 TV episode:
- 3. "Herman's Head" (1991)   Buddy (1 episode, 1993) 1993 - 7.0 (407)
- 4. Sandman (1993) Car Salesman 1993 - 4.1 (26)
- 5. "The Young and the Restless" (1973)   Morey (1 episode, 1990) 1990 - -
AKAs:
  • Y&R (USA: promotional abbreviation)
- 6. Side by Side (1988) (TV) Moe 1988 - 6.0 (37)
- 7. "Fame" (1982)   Morey / Rick (1 episode, 1987) 1987 - 6.5 (443)
1 TV episode:
- 8. "Crazy Like a Fox" (1984)   (1 episode, 1986) 1986 - 6.8 (112)
- 9. "Brothers" (1984)   Mr. Bobo (1 episode, 1985) 1985 - 7.8 (87)
- 10. "Hail to the Chief" (1985)   Manny (1 episode, 1985) 1985 - 7.9 (18)
1 TV episode:
- 11. Believe You Can... And You Can! (1983) (TV) J. Fauntenoy Chiffenrobe 1983 - 7.2 (8)
- 12. "Fantasy Island" (1978)   (1 episode, 1983) 1983 - 6.3 (624)
- 13. "The Love Boat" (1977)   Moe Price (2 episodes, 1978-1982) 1982 - 5.6 (1,089)
- 14. "The Littlest Hobo" (1979)   Freddie Tewksbury (1 episode, 1980) 1980 - 7.6 (212)
1 TV episode:
- 15. "Project U.F.O." (1978)   Ollie Hayes (1 episode, 1979) 1979 - 6.9 (86)
AKAs:
  • Project Blue Book (USA: alternative title)
- 16. Sooner or Later (1979) (TV) Eddie Nova, guitar teacher 1979 - 7.3 (220)
- 17. Here It Is, Burlesque! (1979) (TV) Host and skits 1979 - -
- 18. "Vega$" (1978)   Izzy (1 episode, 1978) 1978 - 7.1 (182)
1 TV episode:
- 19. "Alice" (1976)   Herman (1 episode, 1977) 1977 - 6.7 (389)
- 20. Mixed Nuts (1977) (TV) Moe 1977 - -
- 21. Rudolph's Shiny New Year (1976) (TV) (voice) One Million (O.M) 1976 - 6.7 (389)
- 22. Won Ton Ton, the Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976)   Custard pie star 1976 - 4.3 (275)
AKAs:
  • Won Ton Ton (USA: poster title)
- 23. "Love, American Style" (1969)   Bodkin (segment "Love and the See-Through Mind") / Mr. Adams (segment "Love and Mother") (2 episodes, 1969-1973) 1973 - 6.5 (288)
- 24. "Honeymoon Suite" (1972) Bellboy (unknown episodes) 1972 - -
- 25. "Adam-12" (1968)   Jerry Mermaid (1 episode, 1971) 1971 - 7.4 (384)
1 TV episode:
- 26. Hans Christian Anderson (1970) (TV) 1970 - -
- 27. "The Partridge Family" (1970)   Ziggy Shnurr (1 episode, 1970) 1970 - 6.6 (466)
- 28. The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit (1968) Charlie Blake 1968 - 5.9 (251)
- 29. "Daktari" (1966)   (1 episode, 1966) 1966 - 6.8 (144)
- 30. "The Dick Van Dyke Show" (1961)   Maurice B. 'Buddy' Sorrell (131 episodes, 1961-1966) 1966 - 8.6 (993)
AKAs:
  • The Dick Van Dyke Daytime Show (USA: rerun title)
- 31. Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title (1966) Charlie Yuckapuck 1966 - 4.7 (90)
- 32. "The Famous Adventures of Mr. Magoo" (1964) (unknown episodes) 1964 - 6.9 (101)
- 33. Muscle Beach Party (1964) Cappy 1964 - 3.5 (469)
- 34. "Make Room for Daddy" (1953)   Buddy / Mr. Simmons (2 episodes, 1957-1963) 1963 - 7.4 (104)
AKAs:
  • The Danny Thomas Show (USA: new title)
- 35. Beach Party (1963) Cappy 1963 - 5.4 (570)
- 36. Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol (1962) (TV) (voice) Brady/James 1962 - 7.6 (618)
- 37. Gay Purr-ee (1962) (voice) Narrator 1962 - 6.7 (498)
- 38. "Pete and Gladys" (1960)   Fred (1 episode, 1961) 1961 - 7.8 (35)
- 39. Murder, Inc. (1960) Walter Sage 1960 - 6.4 (389)
- 40. "The Further Adventures of Ellery Queen" (1958)   J.C. Smith (1 episode, 1959) 1959 - -
AKAs:
  • Ellery Queen
- 41. "Have Gun - Will Travel" (1957)   Lucien Bellingham (1 episode, 1958) 1958 - 8.7 (350)
- 42. "The Phil Silvers Show" (1955)   (1 episode, 1958) 1958 - 8.9 (336)
AKAs:
  • Sergeant Bilko (syndication title)
  • Sgt. Bilko (Australia: DVD title)
  • The Phil Silvers Show: You'll Never Get Rich
  • You'll Never Get Rich (USA: first episodes title)
- 43. "Dragnet" (1951)   (1 episode, 1958) 1958 - 7.8 (210)
AKAs:
  • Badge 714 (USA: syndication title)
- 44. Machine-Gun Kelly (1958) Michael Fandango 1958 - 6.4 (345)
- 45. "Schlitz Playhouse of Stars" (1951)   (1 episode, 1958) 1958 - 7.1 (48)
AKAs:
  • Herald Playhouse (USA: syndication title)
  • Schlitz Playhouse (USA: new title)
  • The Playhouse (USA: syndication title)
- 46. "Gunsmoke" (1955)   Cicero Grimes (1 episode, 1958) 1958 - 8.0 (685)
AKAs:
  • Gun Law (UK)
  • Marshal Dillon (USA: rerun title)
1 TV episode:
- 47. "The Adventures of Jim Bowie" (1956)   Pinky (1 episode, 1958) 1958 - 7.7 (42)
- 48. "Matinee Theatre" (1955)   (1 episode, 1957) 1957 - 7.2 (12)
- 49. "How to Marry a Millionaire" (1957)   Mr. Jack Connors (1 episode, 1957) 1957 - 6.7 (7)
- 50. "The O. Henry Playhouse" (1957)   (1 episode, 1957) 1957 - -
- 51. "December Bride" (1954)   Herbert (1 episode, 1957) 1957 - 7.9 (48)
- 52. "The Gale Storm Show" (1956)   Mr. Agnew (1 episode, 1957) 1957 - 8.0 (43)
AKAs:
  • Oh! Susanna
- 53. Columbia Animal Cavalcade 1: Chimp-Antics (1952) Commentator 1952 - -
- 54. "Cavalcade of Stars" (1949)   Guest Comedian / Guest Host (3 episodes, 1951-1952) 1952 - 6.9 (12)
3 TV episodes:
- 55. "The Morey Amsterdam Show" (1948)   The club emcee (2 episodes, 1949) 1949 - 5.9 (10)
2 TV episodes:
Soundtrack
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- 1. Soft Toilet Seats (1999) (writer: "Rum and Coca Cola", "Bell") 1999 - 5.4 (49)
- 2. Havana (1990/I) (writer: "Rum and Coca Cola") 1990 - 5.8 (2,765)
- 3. "The Dick Van Dyke Show" (1961)   (1 episode, 1962) 1962 - 8.6 (993)
AKAs:
  • The Dick Van Dyke Daytime Show (USA: rerun title)
1 TV episode:
- 4. Soldier of Fortune (1955) (writer: "Rum and Coca Cola") 1955 - 6.0 (397)
- 5. "The Morey Amsterdam Show" (1948)   (2 episodes, 1950) 1950 - 5.9 (10)
2 TV episodes:
- 6. Community Sing: Managua, Nicaragua (1947) (writer: "Oh Why, Oh Why, Did I Ever Leave Wyoming") 1947 - -
- 7. Career Girl (1944) ("That's How the Rumba Began", "Some Day") 1944 - 6.0 (32)
- 8. All by Myself (1943) (writer: "You're Priceless" (uncredited)) 1943 - -
Writer
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- 1. Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title (1966) (writer) 1966 - 4.7 (90)
- 2. Columbia Animal Cavalcade 1: Chimp-Antics (1952) (narrative) 1952 - -
- 3. Bowery Champs (1944)   (additional dialogue) 1944 - 7.5 (291)
AKAs:
  • Mr. Muggs Meets a Deadline (USA: working title)
- 4. The Ghost and the Guest (1943) (writer) 1943 - 4.2 (45)
- 5. Kid Dynamite (1943)   (additional dialogue) 1943 - 6.5 (348)
AKAs:
  • Queen of Broadway
- 6. Hollywood Hobbies (1939) (writer) 1939 - 5.5 (60)
Producer
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- 1. Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title (1966) (producer) 1966 - 4.7 (90)
- 2. "The Morey Amsterdam Show" (1948)   producer (1 episode, 1950) 1950 - 5.9 (10)
1 TV episode:
Thanks
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- 1. "Flying High" (1978)   thanks (1 episode, 1978) 1978 - 6.0 (22)
Self
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- 1. "American Masters" (1983)   Himself (1 episode, 1997) 1997 - 8.3 (66)
1 TV episode:
- 2. The Dick Van Dyke Show Remembered (1994) (TV) Himself 1994 - 6.0 (7)
- 3. This Is Your Life (1987) (TV) Himself 1987 - 8.4 (8)
- 4. When Nature Calls (1985)   Himself 1985 - 4.7 (118)
AKAs:
  • The Outdoorsters
- 5. "Celebrity Bowling" (1971)   Himself (1 episode, 1977) 1977 - -
1 TV episode:
- 6. Super Night at Forest Hills (1977) (TV) Himself 1977 - -
- 7. "Match Game 73" (1973)   Himself (4 episodes, 1973-1974) 1974 - 8.5 (319)
AKAs:
  • Match Game (USA: syndication title)
  • Match Game 74 (USA: second season title)
  • Match Game 75 (USA: third season title)
  • Match Game 76 (USA: fourth season title)
  • Match Game 77 (USA: fifth season title)
  • Match Game 78 (USA: sixth season title)
  • Match Game 79 (USA: seventh season title)
- 8. "This Is Your Life" (1971)   Himself (1 episode, 1973) 1973 - 7.0 (26)
- 9. "The Vin Scully Show" (1973)   Himself (1 episode, 1973) 1973 - -
- 10. "Can You Top This" (1970)   Himself (8 episodes, 1970-1971) 1971 - -
- 11. "The Merv Griffin Show" (1962)   Himself (3 episodes, 1968-1970) 1970 - 7.3 (95)
- 12. "Toast of the Town" (1948)   Himself - Comedian / Comedian (5 episodes, 1966-1970) 1970 - 8.4 (100)
AKAs:
  • The Ed Sullivan Show (USA: new title)
- 13. "Name Droppers" (1969)   Himself (1 episode, 1970) 1970 - -
AKAs:
  • Lohman & Barkley's Name Droppers (USA: complete title)
1 TV episode:
- 14. "The Jackie Gleason Show" (1966)   Himself (2 episodes, 1966-1970) 1970 - 8.4 (65)
AKAs:
  • The Color Honeymooners (USA: rerun title)
- 15. Jack Benny's New Look (1969) (TV) Himself 1969 - 7.9 (8)
- 16. "The David Frost Show" (1969)   Himself (1 episode, 1969) 1969 - 8.5 (25)
1 TV episode:
- 17. "The Joan Rivers Show" (1969)   Himself (1 episode, 1969) 1969 - -
AKAs:
  • That Show
- 18. "The Hollywood Squares" (1965)   Regular (119 episodes, 1966-1969) 1969 - 6.6 (115)
- 19. "The Match Game" (1962)   Himself (1 episode, 1968) 1968 - 6.9 (40)
1 TV episode:
- 20. "The Andy Williams Show" (1962)   Himself (1 episode, 1966) 1966 - 7.3 (37)
- 21. "Hollywood Talent Scouts" (1965)   Himself (1 episode, 1966) 1966 - -
AKAs:
  • Art Linkletter's Hollywood Talent Scouts (USA: alternative title)
- 22. "The Celebrity Game" (1964)   Himself (2 episodes, 1964-1965) 1965 - 5.5 (6)
- 23. "I've Got a Secret" (1952)   Guest / 3 characters not shown (5 episodes, 1962-1965) 1965 - 8.3 (89)
- 24. "The Hollywood Palace" (1964)   Himself - Comedian (1 episode, 1964) 1964 - 9.5 (45)
1 TV episode:
- 25. "The Jerry Lester Show" (1963)   Himself (1 episode, 1963) 1963 - -
- 26. "Pantomime Quiz" (1947)   Guest Panelist (1 episode, 1962) 1962 - 8.9 (21)
AKAs:
  • Mike Stokey's Pantomime Quiz (USA: alternative title)
  • Stump the Stars (USA: new title)
1 TV episode:
- 27. "House Party" (1952)   Himself (1 episode, 1961) 1961 - 7.0 (24)
AKAs:
  • Art Linkletter's House Party (USA: complete title)
  • The Linkletter Show (USA: new title)
1 TV episode:
- 28. "The Garry Moore Show" (1958)   Himself (5 episodes, 1959-1961) 1961 - 7.3 (30)
- 29. "The Chevy Showroom Starring Andy Williams" (1958)   Himself (1 episode, 1959) 1959 - -
AKAs:
  • The Chevrolet Showroom Starring Andy Williams
- 30. "Keep Talking" (1958) Himself/panelist 1958 - -
- 31. "Tonight!" (1953)   Himself - Guest Host (2 episodes, 1956) 1956 - 9.7 (15)
AKAs:
  • Knickerbocker Beer Show (USA: summer title)
  • The Knickerbocker Beer Presents The Steve Allen Show (USA: second season title)
  • The Steve Allen Show (USA: second season title)
  • Tonight (USA: syndication title)
  • Tonight Starring Steve Allen (USA: alternative title)
2 TV episodes:
- 32. "Frankie Laine Time" (1955)   Himself (1 episode, 1956) 1956 - -
1 TV episode:
- 33. "The Colgate Comedy Hour" (1950)   Himself - Comedian (1 episode, 1955) 1955 - 7.8 (140)
AKAs:
  • Colgate Summer Comedy Hour (USA: summer title)
  • Colgate Variety Hour (USA: sixth season title)
  • Michael Todd Revue (USA: subtitle)
1 TV episode:
- 34. "The Name's the Same" (1951)   Himself / Panelist (2 episodes, 1952) 1952 - 7.4 (33)
- 35. "Battle of the Ages" (1952) Host (Sept - Nov, 1952) (unknown episodes) 1952 - -
- 36. "Songs for Sale" (1950)   Himself (1 episode, 1951) 1951 - -
1 TV episode:
- 37. "Tag the Gag" (1951) Himself/panelist 1951 - -
- 38. "Ford Star Revue" (1950)   Himself (1 episode, 1951) 1951 - -
1 TV episode:
- 39. "The Morey Amsterdam Show" (1948)   Himself - Host / Performer (72 episodes, 1948-1950) 1950 - 5.9 (10)
72 TV episodes: 67 episodes not shown.
- 40. "Broadway Open House" (1950) Himself / Host (Mondays and Wednesdays, 1950-51) (unknown episodes) 1950 - 8.8 (5)
- 41. "Who Said That?" (1948) Himself / panelist (unknown episodes) 1948 - -
- 42. "The Milton Berle Show" (1948)   Himself - Host / Performer (3 episodes, 1948) 1948 - 7.3 (19)
AKAs:
  • Texaco Star Theater (USA: alternative title)
  • The Buick-Berle Show (USA: new title)
3 TV episodes:
Archive Footage
- 1. The Dick Van Dyke Show Revisited (2004) (TV) Maurice 'Buddy' Sorrell
- 2. Inside TV Land: The Dick Van Dyke Show (2000) (TV) Himself
- 3. "Biography"  
2 TV episodes:
- 4. "Disneyland"  
2 TV episodes:

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Other Works:
Appeared as a regular panelist on the radio program, "Stop Me if You've Heard This One" during the late 1940s. Contestants won cash prizes if one of the panelists (Amsterdam, Cal Tinney, Lew Lehr, George Givot or, later in the run, Benny Rubin, couldn't finish a joke that the master of ceremonies started. more
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