It's interesting there are three openings for "Hazel" that involve 1963 Fords. The first opening (which was shown at the beginning of the '63 model run) showed "Coach Hazel" being showered with confetti in the same red Galaxie 500/XL convertible from which she unloads groceries here. Then at the end of the season, the Baxters are posing for a family portrait in front of their red Galaxie 500/XL "fastback" hardtop (introduced as a "'63 1/2" model at mid-year)!
@micmac99 Ford was the exclusive sponsor for the first three seasons (1961-62, 1962-63 and 1963-64); Bristol-Myers (Excedrin) alternated with Ford in the 1964-65 season; when "Hazel" moved to CBS for its last season in 1965-66, Philip Morris (Parliament cigarettes) and Procter and Gamble (Crest toothpaste and Safeguard deodorant soap) took over as sponsors.
@pannoni1 Have you noticed that NBC has a new sitcom titled "Whitney" for the 2011-12 TV season...unfortunately, the lead character is a brunette, and of course Whitney Blake was a very attractive blonde!
How did the Baxters get along with their next door neighbors, the Stevens? Samantha and Darrin lived beside Dorothy and George Baxter believe it or not
To me whitney blake was one of the most beautiful women in television ever.she was so pretty and a sweet little figure.
SIGNALSTAT 1 year ago
Whitney Blake was the co-creator of
One Day At A Time.
dwtsf 2 years ago
she only wrote one episode of One Day At a Time .. but love her in Hazel .. wish they would put more Hazel on DVD
kbunky69 1 year ago
It's interesting there are three openings for "Hazel" that involve 1963 Fords. The first opening (which was shown at the beginning of the '63 model run) showed "Coach Hazel" being showered with confetti in the same red Galaxie 500/XL convertible from which she unloads groceries here. Then at the end of the season, the Baxters are posing for a family portrait in front of their red Galaxie 500/XL "fastback" hardtop (introduced as a "'63 1/2" model at mid-year)!
bongomanfromdalou 2 years ago
@bongomanfromdalou Was Ford the only sponsor or was there an alternate?
micmac99 7 months ago
@micmac99 Ford was the exclusive sponsor for the first three seasons (1961-62, 1962-63 and 1963-64); Bristol-Myers (Excedrin) alternated with Ford in the 1964-65 season; when "Hazel" moved to CBS for its last season in 1965-66, Philip Morris (Parliament cigarettes) and Procter and Gamble (Crest toothpaste and Safeguard deodorant soap) took over as sponsors.
bongomanfromdalou 7 months ago
dr. and mrs. bellows also lived in the same house!
bitemypillow 2 years ago
At least singer Whitney Houston took her first name from Whitney Blake, and in turn made the name somewhat popular for girls in the 1980s-90s.
pannoni1 2 years ago
@pannoni1 Have you noticed that NBC has a new sitcom titled "Whitney" for the 2011-12 TV season...unfortunately, the lead character is a brunette, and of course Whitney Blake was a very attractive blonde!
bongomanfromdalou 7 months ago
What about Hazel? Do you remember that show?
I remember most of these shows
Runcycle09 2 years ago
How did the Baxters get along with their next door neighbors, the Stevens? Samantha and Darrin lived beside Dorothy and George Baxter believe it or not
varrick1226 2 years ago
No wonder George and Dorothy went to the Middle East at the end of the '64-'65 season (LOL)!
bongomanfromdalou 2 years ago
Do you have any more of Hazel? If so please post
Runcycle09 2 years ago
Yes, I was just thinking the same thing
nycdweller 2 years ago
I love "Hazel" but it makes me sad that everyone in the opening credits has passed:-(
2nicks 2 years ago