"Car 54, Where Are You?" (1961) TV series 1961-1963

Creator:

Nat Hiken

Seasons:

1 | 2

Release Date:

17 September 1961 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

The misadventures of two of New York's finest (a Mutt and Jeff pair) in the mythical 53rd precinct in the Bronx...

Plot Keywords:

Sitcom | Question In Title | Bronx New York City | Irish American | Police Officer

Awards:

Won Primetime Emmy. Another 4 nominations

Cast

Joe E. Ross	...	Officer Gunther Toody (60 episodes, 1961-1963)
Fred Gwynne	...	Officer Francis Muldoon (60 episodes, 1961-1963)

Runtime:

30 min | 30 min (60 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Filming Locations:

Biograph Studios, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Eupolis Productions

Trivia:

Idlewild was the original name of the airport in New York City, before it was changed to John F. Kennedy International.

Quotes:

Officer Francis Muldoon: Here's your milk!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in The Wrong Arm of the Law (1963)

One of the best comedies ever!

I agree with Gilda, Car 54 is a classic that has not been given the same credit as "I Love Lucy" or "The Honeymooners", also some of my favorites.

The writing on Car 54 was superb. One of my favorite episodes is about the evil landlord "Pocrass." I love it!