Series writer Arnold Horwitt, who later wrote for PATTY DUKE, put together a rather clever episode. This time around, Dobie is competing against a 13 year old self made business-kid called Chrissie Tyler, played by Michael Burns. Amazing.
It all starts with Dobie meeting up with pretty Gwyneth (Christian Kay) who prefers the simple life, especially when it comes to money. Since Dobie is flat broke, this is his kind of girl! -- until Chrissie starts dating Gwyneth's younger sisiter and showing off his wealth. Chrissie, it turns out, runs a successful babysitting business (with a lot of neighborhood kids as his employees!) in an ice cream parlor?
Unable to resist a call to duty, especially to make some FAST cash, Dobie starts up his own competing babysitting business and is an overnight success. He also can't help but show off all his new found money to Gwyneth. Why not? Dobie is dressed to impress and struttin' his stuff in fine style. A sight to see.
Popular child actor Michael Burns (in his tv debut) is fun to watch as the fast-talking, tough as nails business kid. In a few years, he gained fame as young Barnaby on WAGON TRAIN, later giving it all up to become a distinguished college professor.
Look for Billy Booth, in a small role as one of the kids working for Chrissie, best known as Tommy on DENNIS THE MENACE. Also Christian Kay would soon gain popularity by appearing in BLUE HAWAII, starring Elvis.
Dedicated to all us armchair business tycoons! SEASON 1 EPISODE 38 remastered dvd box set. 5 dvds. Released 2020. The color cover with Dobie and Maynard is the best.
It all starts with Dobie meeting up with pretty Gwyneth (Christian Kay) who prefers the simple life, especially when it comes to money. Since Dobie is flat broke, this is his kind of girl! -- until Chrissie starts dating Gwyneth's younger sisiter and showing off his wealth. Chrissie, it turns out, runs a successful babysitting business (with a lot of neighborhood kids as his employees!) in an ice cream parlor?
Unable to resist a call to duty, especially to make some FAST cash, Dobie starts up his own competing babysitting business and is an overnight success. He also can't help but show off all his new found money to Gwyneth. Why not? Dobie is dressed to impress and struttin' his stuff in fine style. A sight to see.
Popular child actor Michael Burns (in his tv debut) is fun to watch as the fast-talking, tough as nails business kid. In a few years, he gained fame as young Barnaby on WAGON TRAIN, later giving it all up to become a distinguished college professor.
Look for Billy Booth, in a small role as one of the kids working for Chrissie, best known as Tommy on DENNIS THE MENACE. Also Christian Kay would soon gain popularity by appearing in BLUE HAWAII, starring Elvis.
Dedicated to all us armchair business tycoons! SEASON 1 EPISODE 38 remastered dvd box set. 5 dvds. Released 2020. The color cover with Dobie and Maynard is the best.
