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  1. The Jim Backus Show is a 39-episode American television sitcom that aired in broadcast syndication in 1960 and 1961. The series was also known as Hot Off the Wire. [1]

  2. The Jim Backus Show: With Jim Backus, Nita Talbot, Bobs Watson, Bill McLean. Mike O'Toole owns and runs a second-rate news service that he struggles to keep afloat financially. His employees include the attractive Dora and Dave as reporters.

    • (52)
    • 1960-09
    • Comedy
    • 30
  3. The Jim Backus Show is a 39-episode Ame... This video has been restored and compiles under Public Domain and Derivative Works guidelines by Timeless Television.

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  4. Mike's ex-girlfriend Henrietta shows up from her travels with a golf prodigy, a gorilla! Mike thinks he has found a sure way to make a fortune so he bets his savings on a match between the ape and golfing pro Jimmy Demaret.

  5. Synopsis. Mike O'Toole owns and runs a second-rate news service that he struggles to keep afloat financially. His employees include the attractive Dora and Dave as reporters. Sidney is the office boy who often gets into misadventures.

    • Jim Backus, Nita Talbot, Bobs Watson
    • 1
    • 1
  6. Episode List. Season: OR. Year: 1961. Add Image. S1, Ep14. 3 Jan. 1961. The Desk. Rate. To get an exclusive for his news service Mike hides a suspected criminal. He then tries to conceal himself in a roll top desk but gets stuck inside. Mike endeavors to get out without revealing the other person hiding. Add Image. S1, Ep15. 10 Jan. 1961.

  7. The Jim Backus Show. Season 1. Add Show to Watchlist. Mike O'Toole owns and runs a second-rate news service that he struggles to keep afloat financially. His employees include the attractive Dora and Dave as reporters. Sidney is the office boy who often gets into misadventures. More. 34 Episodes. O'Toole and SonEpisode 1. Uncle ChesterEpisode 2.