Boss Lady


Boss Lady is an American television sitcom that aired on NBC as a summer replacement for Fireside Theatre from July 1 to September 23, 1952.

Plot

Gwen F. Allen was the chief executive Hillandale Homes, a construction firm. Her father was the "well-intentioned but inept" chairman of the board. Jeff was her boyfriend, and Aggie was the secretary.
Episodes usually dealt with either keeping Allen's father in his position or finding a general manager who would not become infatuated with her.

Production

Boss Lady was a production of Wrather Television Productions, Inc. Jack Wrather and Bob Mann were co-producers. Mann also wrote the scripts, and Bill Russell directed. Episodes were recorded on film with no laugh track.

Cast

  • Lynn Bari as Gwen F. Allen
  • Nicholas Joy as Gwen's father
  • Glenn Langan as Jeff Standish
  • Charlie Smith as Chester Allen
  • Lee Patrick as Aggie
  • Richard Gainer as Roger

    Sponsor and schedule

sponsored Boss Lady for Ivory Soap and Lilt Home Permanent. It was broadcast 9-9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays.